ICU Night Nurse - Relocation Eligible

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive eligible

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA, is seeking an ICU RN for night shift to provide high-risk, critically acute patient care. The role supports ECMO patients when applicable and requires strong assessment, planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a full-time schedule (36 hours weekly) on the RN Night Shift (7 PM–7 AM) with generous night and weekend differentials where applicable. Relocation incentive is eligible for qualifying candidates.

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
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Planning: Performs 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

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Diversity collaboration

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA, is seeking an ICU RN for night shift to provide high-risk, critically acute patient care. The role supports ECMO patients when applicable and requires strong assessment, planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a full-time schedule (36 hours weekly) on the RN Night Shift (7 PM–7 AM) with generous night and weekend differentials where applicable. Relocation incentive is eligible for qualifying candidates.