ICU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive eligible

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Shift Differential

Job summary

MercyOne Waterloo, IA is seeking an ICU RN for 12-hour day shifts, part-time 24 hours per week. The role includes critical care duties in the ICU and potential ECMO support. Requires Iowa RN license, BLS, ACLS within 12 months, and TNCC; nursing leadership and teamwork are essential.

Relocation incentive eligible and applicable night and weekend differentials apply. The incumbent will engage in evidence-based care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (IL license if practicing in IL).
• BLS, Mandatory Reporter.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• Cardiac monitoring course or advanced Nursing/Critical Care training.
• TNCC.
• NVCI within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work under pressure and with diverse groups; strong math and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates and delivers patient care; delegates tasks and collaborates with teams.
• Reassesses patients, updates plans, documents thoroughly.
• Communicates patient status and needs across teams and during shift transitions.
• Follows protocols; administers medications; demonstrates systems proficiency.
• Provides ECMO patient care when applicable: staff training, data documentation, and coordination with specialists.
• Delivers age-appropriate care based on patient needs.
• Maintains infection control and safety compliance; adheres to regulatory standards.
• Leads and guides others in high-stress situations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Pressure management

Leadership under stress

Diversity collaboration

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS within 12 months

TNCC

ECMO knowledge

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

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.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

ICU RN Days- Waterloo

** New RN Rate **

• 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.