CCU Registered Nurse
Carroll, Iowa
Saint Anthony Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – CCU

Location: Carroll, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• 6 beds set up for CCU-level patients; may flex to MedSurg Peds as needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal: 1:2 (may be up to 1:4 depending on acuity and MedSurg Peds needs)
• Charge Nurse oversees both MedSurg Peds and CCU sides; typically no patient caseload but may take assignments during high census or staffing shortages
• No in-house hospitalist or intensivist; patients managed by private physicians; ER doctor attends emergencies/codes
• Respiratory Therapist coverage during weekdays only; nights and weekends CCU nurses manage respiratory treatments and equipment
• No Tele/Monitor Techs; CCU nurses monitor telemetry and cannot leave area without coverage (usually House Supervisor)

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• CHF, Pneumonia, COPD, Sepsis, DKA
• Occasionally central line insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis performed by providers

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Iowa RN License
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Preferred Certifications:

• TNCC
• NIHSS
• PALS

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of CCU experience
• Prior travel experience required (at least 1 year)
• Charge nurse experience required

Clinical Responsibilities

• RN responsible for titrating drips (e.g., Cardizem, insulin, norepinephrine)
• Must be able to float to MedSurg Peds unit; cross-training opportunities available for Behavioral Health and ER

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 6-week cyclic schedule with attempts to accommodate scheduling needs; no guaranteed block scheduling
• Weekend requirement: every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun), flexible to Sat/Sun/Mon if needed
• Holiday requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday depending on season and contract duration
• Two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch per 12-hour shift; House Supervisor covers breaks/lunches
• Scrub colors allowed: Grey, Black, Pink, or White (any combination)

Orientation & Additional Notes

• Unit-specific orientation: two 12-hour shifts
• Must participate in unit quality projects and initiatives
• Med drawer keys are limited and must be signed out/in each shift; replacement fee applies if lost
• Positive work culture; expected to engage and contribute to team environment while allowing for personal grace on off days

Equipment & Support

• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, Bipap (V60), Vapotherm, Hamilton ventilator
• No 24/7 RT coverage; nurses manage respiratory treatments nights and weekends

This position is ideal for experienced CCU RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working autonomously in a critical care setting with variable patient acuity and flexible scheduling needs.