Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Västerås is Hiring Nurses

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital in Västerås is looking for you who want to help provide the best care for critically ill patients. Care is provided around the clock, every day of the year. You will work with advanced technology and highly specialized care alongside a dedicated and knowledgeable team.

Job Responsibilities

As a nurse in the ICU, you will work closely with patients in acute need of intensive care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, consisting of nursing assistants, doctors, and physiotherapists, who together plan and implement care. You will play a crucial role in the entire care process and have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.

The department is high-tech, and after internal training, you will receive certification for medical technical equipment. We invest in continuous development and have several responsibility groups that drive improvement work. Additionally, you will receive comprehensive onboarding for 10 weeks, with the possibility of extension, and a mentor during your first year to help you feel secure and develop in your role.

To learn more about working in the ICU, follow the link to our Instagram.

”With us, you gain new knowledge even after many years in the profession. A workplace that invites curiosity and openness, where we all share our knowledge. A varied job with sometimes high tempo, not a day is like the other. A fantastic teamwork where all workgroups depend on each other and work closely together.- Marianne ICU Nurse”

”You will practice your leadership and flexibility in the team and in acute situations where quick prioritization is required. You will care for patients in life's difficult moments in a high-tech environment where we do everything to help the patient regain a good quality of life. Receiving a critically ill person and then seeing them recover is fantastic! I appreciate the drive that exists in the workplace, constantly developing each other and sharing experiences. We also participate in training in areas such as ventilator care, dialysis treatment, and hemodynamic monitoring, among many others. Come join this wonderful team and pleasant workplace where you will continually develop your skills and grow in your role. - Ebba ICU Nurse”

”I chose to work in the ICU for several reasons; for example, the medical complexity, the close collaboration between different professions, and the interaction with patients and their families in their difficult situations. Clear routines, while always being ready to step up, make every day exciting. The colleagues and thorough onboarding make it feel safe to be new in the ICU!- Elin ICU Nurse”

About the Workplace

Intensive care is one of the most dynamic and educational specialties in healthcare. The Intensive Care Unit at Västmanlands Hospital Västerås is focused on general intensive care. We currently have up to 8 beds and approximately 850 patients per year. Our goal is to eventually increase the number of beds. Here, you will meet patients of all ages with various diagnoses, so the variation is as great as the competence is high. It is exciting to be part of this advanced form of care!

In the surgical clinic, to which the ICU belongs, we use a time valuation model. This leads to better schedules with opportunities for recovery when working on rotation. The employment entails a collective responsibility for staffing every day and hour. The calculations in the model are based on a full-time measure of 38.25 hours per week. For night work only, the weekly working time is 32 hours as a full-time measure.

We offer you:

• An exciting and educational workplace with great opportunities for personal development
• A welcoming and supportive work environment with experienced and dedicated staff
• Support in your specialist training with sponsorship during your studies
• Opportunities for professional development

More about your benefits can be found here: Your Benefits - Region Västmanland (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/)

Curious?

Would you like to know more? Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation or come visit us to get an insight into our work.

Qualifications

You who are applying are a nurse with specialist training in intensive or anesthesia nursing. Experience from intensive care work is certainly an advantage.

We also welcome you who are a registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience in emergency care. It is important that you have an interest and a willingness to pursue specialist training as an ICU nurse in the future.

We are looking for a responsible and committed nurse who wants to help develop and improve care with a patient-centered focus.

We believe that you enjoy working in a team and see the value in collaboration to achieve the best possible results. In our unit, the work pace is sometimes intense and sometimes calmer, which requires you to be flexible and able to handle changes in pace and planning. We are looking for someone who enjoys challenges and is curious about developing in their work – there is much to learn here!

Employment Conditions

Permanent employment, rotation or night shift. Full-time. Start date by agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by February 22, 2026.

• When you apply, you should only attach your CV and preferably relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: Recruitment Process (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/)

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: Click here (https://instagram.com/regionvastmanland)

We in Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for all residents of the county. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations.

We are at the heart of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together, we are driven to create a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people where they are. This is how we can meet the high expectations of our stakeholders and residents.

Together we make a difference. For real.

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