ICU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA seeks an experienced RN for a part-time ICU role (12-hour nights, 7 AM – 7 PM days mention in ad, relief) with relocation incentives and shift differentials. Provides high-risk care, ECMO if applicable, and leadership in a fast-paced unit.

Requires Iowa RN license; BSN preferred; critical care experience preferred. Essential duties include assessment, care planning, coordination across teams, medication administration, and strict safety/compliance

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license; IL license if working in IL.
• BLS; Mandatory Reporter.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• Cardiac monitoring course and/or advanced Nursing/Critical Care training
• TNCC
• NVCI within 6 months of hire
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.
• ECMO course per ELSO guidelines
• 72 hours of supervised ECLS case management
• 36 hours with a qualified preceptor at the pump
• Remaining 36 hours obtained as the primary pump nurse with a veteran specialist
• 8 hour ECLS competency workshop
• Satisfy annual requirements to maintain status as an ECLS specialist.

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: 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 care

BLS

ACLS

NVCI

ECMO management

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

** New RN Rate **

Employment Type:

Part Time - 24 hours per week (Days)

Shift Schedule:

RN Day Shift (7AM - 7 PM)

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Relocation incentive eligible

• Generous Night Shift and Weekend Shift Differential (when applicable)

Employment Type:Part timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:ICU RN Days- Waterloo

** New RN Rate **

Employment Type:

• Part Time - 24 hours per week (Days)

Shift Schedule:

• RN Day Shift (7AM - 7 PM)

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Relocation incentive eligible

• Generous Night Shift and Weekend Shift Differential (when applicable)

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.

Waterloo, IA

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.