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Registered Nurse (ICU) - Night Shift

Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (18:30 - 07:00)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Holiday Requirement: July 4th
Scheduling: No self-scheduling or guaranteed block scheduling; traveler needed for high-need shifts
Floating: May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) if not needed in ICU

Unit Details

ICU with 16 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
No nurse aides or patient care technicians on the unit
Hospitalist in-house 24/7
Intensivists in-house during day, available via telemedicine at night
Respiratory Therapist shared with ER, not in ICU 24/7; RT handles vent adjustments
Centralized telemonitor techs (not in-house) read monitors; nurses must be able to read and verify cardiac strips
Tele monitors brand: Draeger
Scrub color/dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

Medical ICU patients including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), STEMI, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (A-fib RVR), COVID-19, COPD exacerbations, pulmonary embolism (PE)
Occasionally stabilize patients for transfer due to limited GI coverage

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Additional Requirements & Policies

Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and may not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity
Valid driver’s license required at submission to verify distance compliance
Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply results in contract termination
Orientation: 1 shift ICU-specific + 1 shift PCU-specific orientation required upfront; no additional orientation time approved

Other Notes

Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
No call or standby requirements

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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About Council Bluffs, IA

As a Travel 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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