Cardiac ICU RN - Night Shift with Benefits

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift Differential

Relocation incentive eligible

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced ICU RN for Night Shift. This full-time role supports high-acuity patients, including ECMO-capable care, with shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. A strong critical care foundation, Iowa RN license and current BLS/ACLS are required.

Relocation incentives may be eligible and night shift differential applies. In this position you will assess, plan, implement and document care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (current IL license if working in IL).
• BLS, Mandatory Reporter.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training
• TNCC
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.
• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.
• If caring for ECMO patients: Attend and satisfy all the requirements of a formal course of study that is based upon the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), designed by the ECLS Program Coordinator, and approved by the ECLS Program Medical Director. Complete (72) hours of supervised ECLS case management experience First (36) hours obtained with a qualified preceptor at the pump Remaining (36) hours obtained as the primary pump specialist with a veteran specialist as the patient’s bedside RN Satisfactorily participate in an introductory (8) hour ECLS competency simulation workshop verified by the ECLS Coordinator and ECLS Medical Director. Satisfy annual requirements to maintain status as an ECLS specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Planning: initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops individualized, outcome-based plans of care.
• Care Implementation: coordinates and delivers patient care, delegating tasks appropriately and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluation & Documentation: regularly reassesses patients, updates care plans, and documents thoroughly.
• Communication: effectively communicates patient status and care needs across teams and during shift transitions.
• Clinical Competence: follows protocols, administers medications safely, and demonstrates proficiency in required systems and procedures.
• ECMO Management (if applicable): provides advanced care to ECMO patients, including circuit management, data documentation, and technical education.
• Age-Appropriate Care: delivers care based on developmental stages and patient-specific age needs.
• Safety & Compliance: follows infection control, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Professional Integrity: adheres to legal, ethical, and organizational policies and participates in continuous professional development.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS within 12 months

Cardiac monitoring

NVCI Training

Communication under pressure

Leadership abilities

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced ICU RN for Night Shift. This full-time role supports high-acuity patients, including ECMO-capable care, with shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. A strong critical care foundation, Iowa RN license and current BLS/ACLS are required.

Relocation incentives may be eligible and night shift differential applies. In this position you will assess, plan, implement and document care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure safety and