CMICU Night Nurse: Critical Care, ECMO, Relocation

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive eligible

Night shift differential

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a CMICU RN for a 12-hour night shift (7 PM–7 AM). This full-time role focuses on critical care nursing, ECMO patient care when applicable, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a high-stress ICU setting.

The position requires strong assessment, planning, and communication skills, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within MercyOne's mission and values. Relocation incentive may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (IL license if working in IL).
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC and NVCI within specified timelines.
• ECMO training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Planning: Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops outcome-based plans of care.
• Care Implementation: Coordinates and delivers patient care, delegating tasks and collaborating with interprofessional teams.
• Evaluation & Documentation: Reassesses patients, updates plans, documents thoroughly.
• Communication: Communicates patient status and care needs across teams and during shift transitions.
• Clinical Competence: Follows protocols, administers meds safely, uses required systems and procedures.
• For ECMO patients: provides specialist care per ELSO guidelines and program requirements.
• Age-Appropriate Care: Tailors care to developmental and age needs.
• Safety & Compliance: Follows infection control and regulatory standards.
• Professional Integrity: Adheres to policies and engages in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Nursing documentation software

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a CMICU RN for a 12-hour night shift (7 PM–7 AM). This full-time role focuses on critical care nursing, ECMO patient care when applicable, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a high-stress ICU setting.

The position requires strong assessment, planning, and communication skills, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within MercyOne's mission and values. Relocation incentive may apply.