ICU RN
Dubuque, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Dubuque, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, managing critically ill patients throughout the shift
• Float on a rotational basis to support other units as needed; when floated, may perform tech-level or supportive duties, though an actual patient assignment is also possible — ICU RNs will be called back to the ICU if census increases during the remainder of their shift
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR
• Utilize Philips monitoring equipment for patient assessment and ongoing monitoring
• Fulfill holiday work obligations — contractors are expected to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day), unless the unit is closed
• Serve in a Charge RN capacity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multi-State RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 24 months of current ICU, Intensive Care Unit, CCU, or Critical Care Unit experience
• Charge RN experience required
• Prior EPIC EMR experience required
• Must have completed at least one (1) travel nursing contract within the previous 12 months — first-time travelers are not eligible
• Active ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Active BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Active PALS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license address) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Philips patient monitoring equipment highly preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate highly preferred — may be obtained during onboarding
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic ICU environment within a regional healthcare facility, gaining valuable critical care travel experience
• Overtime may be available, and on-call and callback opportunities provide additional scheduling flexibility