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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated travel nurse recruiter

Direct deposit weekly pay

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Unit (CCU) on a night-shift contract in Iowa. You will deliver bedside care to adults with acute cardiovascular and critical conditions in a high-acuity ICU setting.

You will work with cardiologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists, managing invasive hemodynamics, titrating vasoactive infusions, and leading rapid interventions during deterioration.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or a valid Compact/multistate license
• BLS and ACLS required
• CCRN or related cardiovascular certification preferred
• BSN preferred or ADN/diploma with critical care experience
• 1–2 years ICU/CCU or high-acuity cardiovascular critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for adult CCU patients with acute cardiovascular and critical care conditions
• Titrate and administer high-alert cardiovascular medications per protocols
• Manage invasive lines and arterial/central venous access
• Respond to rapid changes; participate in codes and rapid response
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and respiratory care teams
• Stabilize patients and coordinate transfers or discharge preparations
• Maintain accurate real-time documentation and educate patients/families

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Critical care nursing

Team collaboration

Rapid decision-making

Education

BSN preferred

ADN or diploma with CCU experience

RN Licensure in IA or Compact

ACLS certification

BLS certification

CCRN or cardiovascular certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Telemetry equipment

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