ICU Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: Medical ICU
• Number of Beds: 16
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), STEMI, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (A fib RVR), COVID-19, COPD exacerbations, pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Hospitalist coverage: 24/7 in-house
• Intensivist coverage: In-house during day, telemedicine at night
• Respiratory Therapist (RT) coverage: Shared with ER, not 24/7 in ICU
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Centralized, not in-house
• Tele monitors brand: Draeger

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift)
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Holiday Requirement: July 4th
• Floating: May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) if not needed in ICU
• Scheduling: No self-scheduling or guaranteed block scheduling; traveler needed for high-need shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience preferred (experience with drips, ventilators, BiPAP required)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; PALS and TNCC preferred
• Must be able to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation (e.g., levophed, neosynephrine, cardene, precedex, propofol)
• Ability to read and verify cardiac monitor strips (monitor tech reads initially)
• Pass/fail exam during orientation requiring 90% to pass (open book, resources provided)
• Driver’s license required at submission to verify distance compliance
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination

Additional Information

• No nurse aides or patient care technicians on unit
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any affiliated facilities within the specified health system
• Prior travel experience preferred but not explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care drips, ventilator management, and working night shifts in a fast-paced ICU environment.