RN-Intensive Care Unit

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring for a nursing position in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Dubuque, Iowa. The role requires delivering evidence-based care during night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with a pay period of 72 hours. Candidates must have a current RN license and complete BSN within 12 years of hire.

Benefits include a $10,000 sign-on bonus, dental and health insurance, and paid time off. If you’re passionate about nursing and patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, respond rapidly to changes.
• Educate and support patients’ families.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Effective communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

Job description

Overview

Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period with holiday and every third weekend rotation. FTE/Hours per pay period: .90. Job ID: 182795. Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000. Department: Intensive Care Unit. Area of Interest: Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, respond rapidly to changes, and implement care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life‑support interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate and support patients’ families with compassion and clear communication.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification or within 1 year of date of hire

Benefits

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.