ICU Registered Nurse
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (6 Month Long-Term Assignment)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Job Description

• Provide critical care nursing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Assignment requested to cover winter holiday period.
• Work every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid RN license in Iowa.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit test for respiratory protection.
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days of start (includes specific substances; no THC).
• COVID-19 vaccination proof (including booster by Sept 2025), or approved declination/exemption (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• MMR: Proof of two vaccinations or immunity titer.
• Hepatitis B: At least first vaccination in series completed prior to start.
• Influenza vaccine proof or declination (optional).
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening.
• Varicella: Proof of vaccination or immunity titer.
• Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• Current Tdap vaccine or declination if no pediatric interaction.

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county) within last 7 years, dated within 30 days of start.
• Social Security Number verification.
• Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 30 days.
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) exclusion check within 30 days.
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check within 30 days.
• Iowa-specific Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training and registry checks.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure form.
• Code of Conduct form.
• Confidentiality and Information System Security Agreement.
• Integrity and Audit Services form.
• Non-Employee Upload Form (specific pages required).
• System Access Form completed and uploaded one week before start.
• Joint Commission CORE exam within the past year.
• Skills checklist provided by agency for clinical contractors.

Additional Notes

• Resume, skills checklist (within one year), and two professional references required for submission.
• All required documents and verifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to onboarding.
• Specialty competency exam and certifications must be current and verifiable.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Iowa with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.