Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Council Bluffs, IA
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,254/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care145 beds

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,254/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,008/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,246/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance

Description

🏥 ICU Travel RN – Job Summary

📍 Facility Rules

  • Radius Rule: Must live 50+ miles away
  • Driver’s License required at submission (used to verify radius)

📝 Orientation Requirement

  • Open-book exam during orientation (Friday)
  • Based on skills/resources provided
  • Must score 90% to pass
  • If not passed → contract termination

 

👩‍⚕️ Department Details

Unit: ICU (Medical ICU)
Beds: 16
Patient Ratio: 2:1

Common Patient Types

  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Stroke
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Other Cases Seen

  • DKA
  • STEMI
  • Stroke
  • A-Fib RVR
  • COVID
  • COPD Exacerbation
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Light GI (often stabilize then transfer to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy)

🎓 Experience Requirements

  • 2+ years ICU experience preferred
  • Travel experience preferred

Must Have Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • BiPAP
  • IV Drips
  • Critical care monitoring

Drips RNs Must Titrate

  • Vasopressors
  • Sedation drips

Examples:

  • Levophed (Levo)
  • Neo-Synephrine
  • Cardene
  • Precedex
  • Propofol

📜 Required Certifications

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS

Preferred:

  • PALS
  • TNCC

👥 Unit Support

  • Charge Nurse: Yes (also takes assignment)
  • Nurse Aids: No
  • Hospitalist: In house 24/7
  • Intensivist:
    • In house during day
    • Telemedicine coverage at night

Respiratory Therapy

  • Shared with ER
  • Handles vent adjustments

Tele Monitoring

  • Centralized monitor techs (off-site)
  • Nurses must be able to read & verify strips

Monitor Brand: Draeger

⏰ Schedule

  • Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Weekend: Every 3rd weekend
  • Holiday: July 4th required
  • Call: None

Scheduling Notes

  • No self-scheduling
  • Block scheduling not guaranteed
  • Travelers placed where highest need

🔄 Floating

  • May float to PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

👕 Dress Code

  • Navy Blue Scrubs

🧭 Orientation

  • 1 shift ICU
  • 1 shift PCU

Facility

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 145 beds
ADDRESS800 Mercy DriveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Employer

Malone Healthcare - Nursing

About
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,006–5,966/week
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About Council Bluffs, IA

As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Council Bluffs and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Council Bluffs is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options are available as well.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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