ICU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

IHA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive eligible

Generous Night Shift differential

Weekend Shift Differential (when appli

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA is seeking an ICU RN for a part-time position (24 hours per week) on a 12-hour night shift schedule. The role focuses on high-acuity patient care, including ECMO support when applicable, with emphasis on safety, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care across disciplines.

The position requires an Iowa RN license, BLS, ACLS within 12 months, and TNCC/NVCI within specified timelines, with potential for night and weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license; IL license if practicing in IL.
• BLS, Mandatory Reporter.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC, NVCI within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication and critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops outcome-based care plans.
• Coordinates and delivers patient care; delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Regularly reassesses patients; updates care plans and documents.
• Communicates patient status across teams and during shifts.
• Administers medications safely and follows protocols.
• Provides ECMO patient care, including data documentation where applicable.
• Delivers age-appropriate care and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Assessment & Planning

Care Implementation

Communication

Patient Assessment

ECMO Management

Safety & Compliance

Leadership in high stress

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

ECMO equipment

Nursing documentation systems

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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.