ICU-CCU Registered Nurse
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Critical Care/CCU (Night Shift)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Estimated Hours: 36 hours/week with possible overtime
Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
On-Call: May be placed on call during low census; must be able to arrive onsite within 1 hour if called in

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Care for adult patients in cardiac/telemetry, stroke, vascular intervention, and hemodynamic monitoring units.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; pass a Basic Dysrhythmia test during the first week to work in ICU-CCU.
• EPIC EMR experience within the last 12 months on a similar unit is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current valid Driver’s License
• Experience with Epic EMR system

Health and 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 (optional, seasonal Sept 1 – March 31; facility declination accepted)
• TB Test: Negative test within past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON IGG, or 2-step Mantoux); if prior positive, chest x-ray and questionnaire required
• 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
• Health Statement: Physician statement within last 12 months, updated every 4 years
• Color Vision Test: Proof within 1 year (Relias accepted)

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of start including SS trace and 7-year county search
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement)
• Education verification through third party or diploma/transcripts
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG screening within 30 days of start
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9-panel, excludes THC)
• Social Security Number Inquiry (SING) within 30 days of start
• Resume/Profile submission required
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead
• Contract employee data sheet
• OSHA questionnaire (annual completion required)
• Driver’s license or state ID current and valid

Additional Notes

• Must complete a skills checklist within 12 months (does not expire)
• Must complete pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgment
• Must complete Epic registration acknowledgment after registration
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this assignment

This position requires a highly skilled critical care RN comfortable with telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation, working night shifts in an ICU/CCU setting with adult cardiac and stroke patients. Compliance with extensive health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.