Critical Care RN – ICU/CCU
Burlington, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 8 weeks (June 1, 2026 – July 26, 2026)
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in an ICU/CCU setting during an Epic EMR go-live transition.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Care for adult patients with cardiac/telemetry needs, stroke, vascular interventions, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Estimated 36-hour workweek with possible overtime.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Cerner and Epic EMR systems.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only).
• Current driver’s license or state ID.
• Must pass professional license verification within 30 days of start.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during season (Sept 1 – March 31); declination accepted.
• TB test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG); if history of positive test, must provide chest x-ray and questionnaire.
• Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Tdap valid within 10 years; declination accepted.
• Physician health statement within last 12 months.
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Background check within 30 days of start including SS trace and county search for last 7 years.
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance as required by state.
• Education verification through third party.
• Employment eligibility screening (EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start.
• Other required attestations and acknowledgments related to onboarding and Epic registration.

Additional Information

• Experience with Cerner and Epic EMR systems required.
• Traveler will not be part of regular call rotation but must be available for occasional call-in.
• Must complete a skills checklist within 12 months.
• Must complete OSHA questionnaire.
• Must upload required documentation and complete all onboarding steps timely.

This position is ideal for an experienced critical care RN comfortable with telemetry, cardiac care, and EMR transitions, seeking a short-term ICU assignment with a defined start and end date.