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Posted 29 July, 2026

RN ICU Days

Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in the ICU during daytime shifts, your input in patient care is both valued and encouraged at every opportunity. This includes fostering open, collaborative relationships with your direct supervisor as well as participating in more structured avenues such as hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You will play a crucial role in influencing decisions that enhance patient outcomes and shape the future of nursing.

Job Overview and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with the specific needs of the department and adheres to the standards of practice relevant to the state and specialty. Working alongside medical professionals and other members of the healthcare team, the RN provides tailored, comprehensive, and compassionate care utilizing established nursing frameworks such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN acts as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and clinical outcomes that enhance overall departmental performance.

  • Conducts procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring timely and thorough documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
  • Educates patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up actions, simplifying complex medical terminology for better understanding.
  • Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on non-medical follow-up actions, such as healthy eating, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications, preparing them for future self-management.
  • Implements evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives to meet and surpass quality standards, enhancing the exceptional care provided to patients.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage the quality of care, coordinating, evaluating, customizing, and delivering a holistic treatment plan that fosters recovery.
Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be acquired within 30 days of starting employment.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course certification must be completed within one year of starting employment.
  • Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Possession of a Registered Nurse Diploma or an Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

  • Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
  • Wellness support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
  • Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other types of leave.
  • Savings and retirement options, featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellness counseling.
  • Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college.
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“Nurses are fundamental to healthcare delivery and form its backbone. We are dedicated to providing nurses with the resources and tools necessary to deliver outstanding patient care, advocate for the profession, and support the advancement of nursing’s future.”

— Senior Leadership

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment. We provide some of the most advanced clinical services available to patients, focusing on compassionate care and exceptional customer service. Visitor amenities include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center offering 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our services encompass Orthopedic care, including Total Joints and Sports Medicine, as well as an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We also provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you see this position as the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply for the RN ICU Days role. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing, so apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.