Risevoic
ICU RN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Merced, CA, 95340
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 58.19-76.56 HOUR
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Consistent with scope of licensure parameters of the California Nurse Practice Act and Mercy Medical Center Merced (MMCM) policy and procedure renders direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patient populations.
- Assesses patients for nursing needs establishes and implements a problem oriented plan of nursing care and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided.
- Provides immediate direction to other members of the nursing care team to assure the appropriate provision of nursing services.
- Patient age populations served and the specific competencies that comprise this job title may vary among nursing units. These specifics are found in the Department / Unit Orientation & Initial Assessment of Competency checklists for this unit/position and by reference form a part of this job description.
Required
- Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the state of California.
- Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
- Must possess and maintain a current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate
- TNCC within 18 months
- Completion of Critical Care Course within one year of employment for RN without ICU experience
- One or more year experience in a Critical Care Step Down or Telemetry setting Medical/Surgical or completion of New Graduate Nurse Residency Program
- Must be able to take call float to other areas and work on weekends as required.
Preferred
- Advanced EKG Course.
- Possess a current Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate.
- Bilingual
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
#RN@DH
Where You'll WorkMercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.
Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Related Jobs
Ventura, CA
Top trending job titles hiring now
Popular Searches for ICU RN
Frequently asked questions
At Mercy Medical Center in Merced, ICU RNs must maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications, with ongoing competency through quarterly American Heart Association resuscitation quality improvement programs, ensuring skills stay sharp for critical patient care scenarios.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes both direct patient care and team leadership within ICU RN roles, supporting professional growth with competency checklists and advanced certifications like CCRN, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at delivering personalized critical care.
ICU RNs in Merced often navigate a blend of rural and urban healthcare needs, managing diverse patient populations with limited resources compared to larger cities, which demands adaptability and broader clinical competencies in critical care nursing.
Merced shows a steady demand for ICU RNs driven by its expanding medical facilities like Mercy Medical Center, but competition is moderate due to the region’s size, making it a fertile ground for both new graduates and experienced critical care nurses.
New graduates aiming for ICU RN roles at Mercy Medical Center should focus on obtaining their RN license, BLS, ACLS, and completing a critical care course within the first year, with additional credentials like TNCC and CCRN enhancing their clinical readiness.
Within Catholic Health Initiatives, ICU RNs can grow by gaining advanced certifications such as CCRN, participating in specialized courses like advanced EKG, and by taking on leadership roles in nursing teams, which opens pathways to critical care specialization and management.
An ICU RN at Mercy Medical Center manages patient assessments, develops and implements tailored nursing care plans, directs team members during critical situations, and continuously evaluates patient responses to interventions in a high-acuity environment.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides structured orientation, competency checklists, and mandates quarterly resuscitation quality improvement certifications, ensuring ICU RNs meet California Nurse Practice Act standards and facility policies consistently.
ICU RNs in Merced typically earn between $90,000 and $110,000 annually, influenced by experience levels and certifications like CCRN; Catholic Health Initiatives tends to offer competitive wages aligned with regional healthcare salary standards.
Yes, bilingual ICU RNs at Mercy Medical Center are preferred due to Merced’s diverse patient population, enabling more effective communication and culturally competent care, which enhances patient outcomes and satisfaction.