ICU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

MercyOne Medical Group; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Iowa seeks a dedicated nurse experienced in critical care to deliver high-quality and culturally competent care for patients with life-threatening conditions. The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing care strategies while collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Qualified candidates will possess an associate degree in nursing and hold relevant certifications, including BLS and ACLS, with the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Experience with ECMO management required if caring for ECMO patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops care plans.
• Coordinates and delivers patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervises care provided by nursing team members.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree required, BSN preferred

Current Iowa RN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Cardiac monitoring course

NVCI training

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Mission Statement:We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate degree required, BSN preferred.

2. No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.

3. Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL).

4. BLS, Mandatory Reporter.

5. ACLS within 12 months of hire.

6. Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training

7. TNCC

8. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire

9. High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.

8. Basic computer skills required.

9. Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

10. Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.

11. Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.

12. 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.

Position Purpose:

Provides and directs safe, effective and culturally competent care for high risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients. Provides care to critically ill patients including cardiovascular and surgical patients. May assume responsibilities and accountability for assigned ECMO patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistants and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.