Conway Regional·Conway, Arkansas
The RN provides continuous monitoring and care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, respiratory, and psychiatric diagnoses. Responsibilities include managing specialty equipment, performing bedside procedures, and serving on the Rapid Response Team.
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) will assume responsibility and accountability for the adult and geriatric patients undergoing continuous monitoring for cardiac, post-surgical, respiratory, and/or psychiatric diagnoses.
The CCU RN will often be active participants in bedside procedures with physicians.
He/She will be responsible for certain specialty equipment and procedures such as managing arterial lines, ventilators, hypothermia protocol, and performing peritoneal dialysis.
As a CCU RN, he/she will be part of the Rapid Response Team and will assist hospital staff in assessing, treating and transferring (if needed) deteriorating patients to the appropriate unit.
He/She will provide appropriate care and comfort needs for the well-being of the patients by assessing, administering medications as ordered and educating patients and family members about active treatment plans and goals.
The CCU RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System.
The CCU RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas.
An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with an active Arkansas license and a high school diploma or equivalent. A BSN is preferred, and those with less than one year of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of hire.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
