Critical Care RN / RT

Methodist Health System seeks a Critical Care RN / RT to deliver expert, compassionate care to high-acuity patients in our Dallas intensive and progressive care units. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and complex drips, administer medications, and respond rapidly to changes in patient status. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement evidence-based care plans. We offer robust orientation, ongoing clinical education, and clear career paths in a mission-driven, faith-based environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care assessments and ongoing monitoring for high-acuity patients
• Manage ventilators, advanced airways, and complex cardiac and vasoactive infusions
• Administer and titrate medications per provider orders and critical care protocols
• Interpret ECGs, hemodynamic data, and arterial blood gases to guide care
• Respond to rapid responses and codes, delivering timely, evidence-based interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team on individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMRMaintain infection prevention, safety, and quality standards in accordance with hospital policies
• Participate in continuing education, unit-based councils, and performance improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Critical care nursing
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Medication administration and titration
• Respiratory therapy procedures
• Arterial blood gas interpretation
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Infection prevention and control
• Rapid response and code management