ICU Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,245/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (ICU) - Night Shift
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (18:30 - 07:00)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Holiday Requirement: July 4th
Scheduling: No self-scheduling or guaranteed block scheduling; traveler needed for high-need shifts
Floating: May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) if not needed in ICU
Unit Details
- ICU with 16 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
- No nurse aides or patient care technicians on the unit
- Hospitalist in-house 24/7
- Intensivists in-house during day, available via telemedicine at night
- Respiratory Therapist shared with ER, not in ICU 24/7; RT handles vent adjustments
- Centralized telemonitor techs (not in-house) read monitors; nurses must be able to read and verify cardiac strips
- Tele monitors brand: Draeger
- Scrub color/dress code: Navy blue scrubs
Patient Population & Common Diagnoses
- Medical ICU patients including 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)
- Occasionally stabilize patients for transfer due to limited GI coverage
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Additional Requirements & Policies
- Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and may not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity
- Valid driver’s license required at submission to verify distance compliance
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
- Orientation: 1 shift ICU-specific + 1 shift PCU-specific orientation required upfront; no additional orientation time approved
Other Notes
- Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
- No call or standby requirements
Employer
Host Healthcare
231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Aly has been amazing to work with, very responsive, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need and will get you the Info if you don’t know. Best recruiter I’ve worked with
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Council Bluffs, IA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Council Bluffs is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 85°F, and average lows are around 65°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 32°F, and average lows are around 13°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Council Bluffs and can be found with relative ease.
- Council Bluffs is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available as well.
- The population in Council Bluffs is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Council Bluffs offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- There are opportunities to enjoy art, music, and sports, as well as outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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