Critical Care RN
Waterloo, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Specialty: Critical Care Nursing

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit Test
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or approved exemption (booster required by Sept 2025)
• Influenza vaccine proof or approved exemption (valid for 10/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 and 10/1/2025 - 4/30/2026)
• MMR vaccination proof or immunity titer
• Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start
• Varicella vaccination proof or immunity titer
• Tdap vaccination (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction)
• 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with chest x-ray if positive TB

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county) within last 7 years, dated within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest academic degree or equivalent)
• Drug screen and health history documentation
• Signed confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and patient information security agreements
• Specialty-specific competency testing within the last year
• Skills checklist provided by agency for clinical contractors
• System access form completed and uploaded one week before start
• Child and adult dependent abuse training (Iowa only)
• State-specific registry checks (Iowa) including criminal history, sex offender, and abuse registries

Additional Notes

• All certifications and licenses must be uploaded with clear images of front and back where applicable
• Documentation must be current and compliant with specified timelines
• Candidate must be fit to work as documented by a physical exam within the last year

This position is ideal for experienced Critical Care RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Iowa with comprehensive credential and compliance requirements.