Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Full time highly skilled and experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs)

Critical Care Nurse

Medical Surgical Associates is seeking full time highly skilled and experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our state-of-the-art private hospital in Antigua. This role is crucial for providing specialized nursing care in our ICU and Med/Surg settings to patients with complex medical conditions. If you are a dedicated nurse passionate about impacting patient outcomes positively, we invite you to apply

Location: Medical Surgical Associates, Antigua
Job Type: Full-Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Responsibilities of Position

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring clinical excellence in ICU and Med/Surg settings.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, ventilator support, and perform advanced treatments.
• Perform continuous monitoring and assessment of vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient progress.
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Act swiftly in emergency situations, initiate and assist in code blue and rapid response scenarios.
• Educate patients and families about the plan of care and provide emotional support during crisis situations.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and ethical standards, and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies:

• Strong clinical expertise in critical care nursing.
• Excellent judgment and ability to perform under pressure.
• Advanced cardiac life support and emergency response skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Leadership skills with the capability to manage and coach clinical staff.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Valid and in good standing Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• BLS and ACLS certification (Required).
• Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN) or equivalent (Preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Critical Care, ICU, or High Acuity Units.
• Experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency interventions.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is preferred.