Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit (CCU / ICU) | Night Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated travel nurse recruiter

Direct deposit weekly pay

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Iowa seeks a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for an immediate night-shift contract in CCU. You will deliver bedside care to adults with acute cardiovascular and critical care conditions, working with a multidisciplinary team to monitor hemodynamics and titrate therapies.

This role requires Iowa RN license, BLS and ACLS, CCRN preferred; prior travel experience a plus. Shift is 12-hour nights; weekly pay includes lodging and meals stipends;_orientation and support provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (Iowa state or Compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN or cardiovascular certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Hemodynamic & cardiac monitoring and rapid intervention for instabilities
• Titrate and administer high-alert cardiovascular medications
• Manage arterial lines and central venous access
• Respond to codes and participate in rapid response
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in rounds and care planning
• Stabilize patients for transfers or discharges
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and patient education

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Vasoactive medication titration

Critical care nursing

Education

RN Licensure (Iowa or Compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CCRN or cardiovascular certification (preferred)

BSN preferred

ADN or diploma with critical care experience

Job description

Location

Iowa

Job Type

Full-time, Contract, Travel Nursing

Shift

Night Shift (12-hour shifts; 36 hours/week typical)

Pay

$1,924.00 per week (Gross / Blended estimated package)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically sharp Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Unit (CCU) for an immediate night-shift contract in Iowa. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive bedside care to adult patients presenting with acute, complex cardiovascular and critical care conditions. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting—partnering closely with cardiologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists—managing invasive hemodynamics, titrating vasoactive infusions, and driving rapid interventions during critical status changes.

Responsibilities

• Hemodynamic & Cardiac Monitoring: Continuously evaluate telemetry and hemodynamic data; promptly identify, interpret, and intervene on acute arrhythmias and hemodynamic instability
• Critical Medication Administration: Titrate and administer high-alert cardiovascular medications (vasoactive drips, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants) in strict accordance with unit protocols and physician orders
• Invasive Line & Device Management: Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain arterial lines, central venous access, and related advanced monitoring equipment
• Rapid Response & Code Participation: Serve as a core responder to sudden clinical deterioration, participating actively in bedside codes and emergent resuscitation efforts
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds alongside physicians, clinical pharmacists, and respiratory care teams to refine patient care plans
• Transitions of Care: Stabilize patients and facilitate seamless transfers to step-down units or prepare families and patients for discharge transitions
• Documentation & Education: Maintain precise, real-time electronic health record (EHR) documentation; provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and disease management

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN License: Iowa state license or an unencumbered Compact / Multistate RN license (required prior to start)
• BLS: Basic Life Support (AHA certified) – Required
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA certified) – Required
• CCRN: Critical Care Registered Nurse certification or related cardiovascular certification (strongly preferred)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or accredited nursing diploma with relevant critical care experience will be considered

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent bedside nursing experience in an ICU, CCU, or high-acuity cardiovascular critical care unit
• Direct experience managing invasive hemodynamic monitoring and titrating vasoactive medications
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry interpretation and rapid clinical decision-making
• Prior experience with code situations, rapid response, and multidisciplinary rounds
• Previous travel nursing experience is a plus, but adaptable first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Work Environment & Shift Details

• Shift: 12-hour Night Shifts (varied days, including rotating weekend coverage as required by facility schedule)
• Environment: High-acuity inpatient Critical Care Unit equipped with advanced life-sustaining equipment, continuous telemetry, and multidisciplinary support

Benefits & Compensation

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,924.00/week (lodging/meals stipends + taxable base rate breakdown provided during offer)
• Dedicated travel nurse recruiter and clinical liaison support
• Direct deposit weekly pay
• Extension and re-assignment opportunities upon contract completion