In the field of intensive care, nurses care for patients who require intensive care due to serious illness or after complex surgical interventions. They work in special intensive care units and are responsible for the monitoring and care of patients who often have life-threatening conditions. The nurses also coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic measures and are in constant exchange with doctors and other health professionals.
In Germany, salaries for intensive care occupations can vary depending on experience and specialization.
In order to work in intensive care, you usually need a completed training as a health and nursing nurse. In addition, further training in intensive care is required, which imparts in-depth knowledge and special skills for working in intensive care units. Continuing training is important in this field of work in order to always stay up to date with medical developments.
There are various career opportunities in intensive care. Nursing staff can, for example, develop into specialist nursing staff for intensive care and anesthesia as well as for the management of an intensive care unit. In addition, teaching and training positions are also available. With appropriate experience and additional qualifications, there are also opportunities for specialization in certain areas of intensive care.
