Critical Care ICU-CCU RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

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

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 8 weeks (June 1, 2026 – July 26, 2026)
Note: Extension may be possible based on unit needs.

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care to adult patients in critical care and telemetry units, including cardiac, stroke, vascular intervention, and hemodynamic monitoring populations.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Support the unit during an Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic experience required.
• Responsible for self-study of telemetry strips; must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia test during the first week to work in the CCU.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called in.
• Estimated workweek is 36 hours with possible overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
• Influenza vaccine or facility declination (seasonal, optional)
• 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
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declination accepted
• Negative TB test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG); if history of positive TB, must provide chest x-ray and questionnaire
• Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start
• Physician health statement within last 12 months
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Background check including SS trace and county search for last 7 years within 30 days of start
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance per state requirements
• Education verification through third party
• Employment eligibility and sanction checks within 30 days of start
• Completion of skills checklist within 12 months
• Completion of OSHA questionnaire
• Driver’s license or state ID current and valid during assignment

Additional Notes

• This position supports a critical Epic EMR go-live event.
• The assignment has a firm start and end date with potential for extension.
• Night shift hours require ability to work overnight.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Traveler must be proactive in preparing for telemetry responsibilities.

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