NTICU RN – Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive eligible

Night shift differential

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health is seeking an ICU Night RN to provide high-level care in a 12-hour night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role includes assessment, planning, and coordination of care for critically ill patients, with ECMO responsibilities for eligible cases. Relocation incentives and a generous night shift differential are available.

Iowa RN license and ACLS/BLS are required, with BSN preferred. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care and collaboration

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license; IL license if working in Illinois.
• BLS; Mandatory Reporter.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• Cardiac monitoring course or advanced Nursing/ Critical Care training.
• NVCI training within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to lead/direct others in high-stress situations.
• For ECLS Specialist: complete ECLS course per guidelines and 72 hours supervised experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops individualized plans of care.
• Coordinates and delivers patient care; delegates tasks appropriately.
• Regularly reassesses patients; updates care plans and documents.
• Effectively communicates patient status across teams and during shift transitions.
• Follows protocols, administers medications safely, and demonstrates required systems proficiency.
• Provides advanced ECMO care and data documentation when applicable.
• Delivers age-appropriate care based on patient needs.
• Adheres to infection control and regulatory standards.
• Supports mission and professional development.

Skills

Critical care nursing

ECMO knowledge

Cardiac monitoring

BLS certified

ACLS within 12 months

NVCI training

Leadership in high-stress environments

Communication skills

Diversity and teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: NTICU RN Nights

** New ICU RN Rate **

Employment Type:

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Relocation incentive eligible
• Eligible for a new generous Night Shift Differential

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

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 ECLS patients as a Specialist:

• 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.