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Grinnell Regional Medical Center

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RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity:
RN - ICU

Job Details:
• Work in a 5-bed ICU with 3 stepdown beds with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, sometimes 1:3 depending on overflow 
• May float between ICU, stepdown, and Med Surg units (23-bed unit with 1:5 ratio) 
• Should have comfort caring for 3-5 patients 
• Care for patient types including vent, bipap, airvo, bariatric surgery, general surgery, orthopedic, and general medical surgical patients 
• Manage drips including propofol, levophed, diltiazem, insulin, and heparin 
• Work every third weekend 
• No on-call responsibilities 
• 24 months of recent/current ICU experience required 
• Med Surg experience strongly encouraged 
• Current/recent travel experience required 
• EPIC EMR experience required 
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC 
• NIHSS certificate preferred (can obtain during onboarding) 
• Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license required 
• Professional reference from charge/supervisor/nurse manager within 24 months preferred 
• Skills checklist specific to ICU/Intensive Care required

Facility:
This regional medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with specialized intensive care and medical surgical units. The facility features modern ICU capabilities with stepdown services and utilizes EPIC electronic medical records system. The healthcare organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers a collaborative environment where nursing staff may work across multiple units to provide flexible coverage and diverse clinical experience.

Location:
Grinnell, IA
Grinnell offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in central Iowa, home to the prestigious Grinnell College and known for its strong sense of community and educational excellence. The area provides a peaceful work environment with access to recreational activities and is conveniently located within driving distance of larger metropolitan areas like Des Moines.

Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell IA Iowa Grinnell, Iowa Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days Adex Job ID #67122. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Jul 13, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an ICU position in Grinnell, IA, requiring at least 24 months of recent ICU experience, active EPIC proficiency, and current travel experience.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Small critical care unit with 5 ICU beds and 3 stepdown beds</li><li>Patient population includes ventilated patients, BiPAP, AirVO, bariatric surgery, and general surgery cases</li><li>Common drips include propofol, norepinephrine (Levophed), diltiazem, insulin, and heparin</li><li>Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, occasionally 1:3 depending on overflow</li><li>Floating may be required between the ICU, stepdown, and a 23-bed Med/Surg unit; candidates should be comfortable caring for 3–5 patients</li><li>Med/Surg unit patient population includes bariatric surgery, orthopedic, and general med/surg patients, with heparin drips</li><li>Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM start), 36 hours per week</li><li>Every third weekend required</li><li>Holiday rotation required</li><li>No on-call responsibilities</li><li>EMR: Epic (experience required)</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active IA RN license or compact/multistate RN license required</li><li>Minimum 24 months of recent, current ICU/intensive care experience required</li><li>Current travel nursing experience required</li><li>Epic EMR experience required</li><li>Med/Surg experience strongly encouraged due to floating between ICU, stepdown, and Med/Surg</li><li>Active certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), PALS (AHA or ARC), and TNCC</li><li>NIHSS certification preferred; may be obtained during onboarding</li><li>Driver's license required</li><li>Supervisory performance evaluation or professional reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide critical care nursing to ICU and stepdown patients, including management of complex drips and ventilated patients</li><li>Candidates who have worked at this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration</li><li>Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible to apply</li><li>NIHSS certification is preferred but can be obtained during onboarding if not already active</li></ul>

Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell IA Iowa Grinnell, Iowa Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-706201. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU American Traveler

Unit Information: ICU: • Beds: 5 ICU, 3 stepdown • 1:2, sometimes 1:3 depending on overflow • Patient types: vent, bipap, airvo, bariatric surgery, gen surgery • Drips: propofol, leveophed, diliazem, insulin, heparin Med Surg Unit: • Bed size: 23 • N:P ratio: 1:5 • Patient Types: bariatric surgery, ortho, general med surg • Drips: heparin

Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell IA Iowa Grinnell, Iowa Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Stepdown DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care PCU - Progressive Care Unit Surgical ICU Stepdown Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell IA Iowa Grinnell, Iowa Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, days TRS Healthcare Job ID #1466487. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

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