Intensive Care Nurse – Skien

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark's intensive care unit in Skien treats surgical and medical patients needing intensive care, postoperative monitoring and extended observation, and provides mobile intensive nursing across the hospital. There are three permanent positions available: two full-time and one 85% position. Work follows a three-part roster, with work every third weekend after training; further hires may be made from the same pool during the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holistic, advanced nursing care to critically ill patients
• Observe, assess and follow up patients with acute and complex conditions
• Use, monitor and handle advanced medical equipment
• Work in multidisciplinary teams with doctors and other professionals
• Contribute to quality, patient safety and professional development on the ward

Required profile

• Norwegian nursing license
• At least 2 years of experience as a nurse in somatic specialist care
• Good written and spoken Norwegian
• Clinical judgment, calmness under pressure, initiative and teamwork

What we offer

• A strong intensive care environment with good collegial cooperation
• Structured training tailored to experience, with teaching days built into the roster
• Pension and insurance through KLP and employee welfare offers

Applications must be submitted via Webcruiter, with certificates and transcripts attached as PDFs; the deadline is 25 November 2026.