Critical Care Nurses
Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
31 alternate job titles:
Cardio ICU RN (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
CCU RN (Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse)
CCU RN (Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Certified Critical Care Nurse
Critical Care Nurse (CCN)
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Critical Care Nurse Specialist
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Critical Care Unit Nurse
ICU Critical Care NP (Intensive Care Unit Critical Care Nurse Practitioner)
ICU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit Nurse)
ICU Travel RN (Intensive Care Unit Travel Registered Nurse)
Intensive Care Registered Nurse (Intensive Care RN)
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
Neonatal Critical Care Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Neuro ICU RN (Neuro Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Neuro ICU RN (Neurological Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Newborn ICU RN (Newborn Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
NICU RN (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Nurse
Pediatric Critical Care Nurse
Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
PICU RN (Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse)
PICU RN (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Progressive Care Nurse
Staff Nurse
Step Down RN (Step Down Registered Nurse)
Step-Down Nurse
Telemetry Nurse
Vascular Nurse
Salary Information
Critical Care Nurses: $93,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support. | Development |
| Check physical condition of people or animals. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Provide basic health care services. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Administer blood or other fluids intravenously. | General |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Administer intravenous medications. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Test patient heart or lung functioning. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | General |
| Examine condition of property or products. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. | General |
| Establish nursing policies or standards. | General |
| Conduct health or safety training programs. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Assess patient work, living, or social environments. | Analysis |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| American Association of Critical Care Nurses AACN Medicopeia | Information retrieval or search software |
| Amkai AmkaiCharts | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| Cerner Millennium | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| MEDITECH Healthcare Information System HCIS | Medical software |
| Medical software | Medical software |
| Medscribbler Enterprise | Medical software |
| MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR | Medical software |
| NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR | Medical software |
| Oracle Taleo | Human resources software |
| PEPID RN Critical Care RNCC | Information retrieval or search software |
| SOAPware EMR | Medical software |
| StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite | Medical software |
| SynaMed EMR | Medical software |
| Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerentology) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Ambulatory Care Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Cardiac Medicine (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Surgery (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac-Vascular Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualifications: Electronic Fetal Monitoring | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse | American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Nurse | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Nurse | Radiologic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology) | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification | Competency and Credentialing Institute | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Neonatal) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Dermatology Nurse Certified | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| EKG Technician | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Emergency Pediatric Care | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Geriatric Diabetic Certified Nurse | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Gerontological Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Informatics Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Initial Certification | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| National Healthcare Disaster Certification | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive Advanced | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Case Management | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Professional Development | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Pain Management Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Pediatric Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Phlebotomy Technician | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Progressive Care Nursing (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Progressive Care knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Stroke Certified Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Tactical Combat Casualty Care | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Womens Health Care Nurse Practitioner | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
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