Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Critical Care Tier 2 Day Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Staff Nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 2), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, to support Adult Critical Care Services. Nurses circulate among critical care units at the University Campus, Downtown Campus, and North Liberty Campus. The role uses a self-scheduling model and includes floating within the specialty between MCU and MCD campuses. Tier 2 Staff Nurses receive an additional $7 per hour for all hours worked, and qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. The position is a regular salaried role based in Iowa City, Iowa, scheduled for day shifts and 24–36 hours per week (60%–90%). Weekend and holiday coverage is required. Assignments may be made as needed for sign-offs or census changes, with anticipated assignments in an area lasting 4–12 hours. The nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; develops and implements individualized care plans; coordinates care across settings and plans for transfer or discharge; documents interventions and patient or family responses; and collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members. The nurse follows department, division, and unit policies and protocols to maintain a safe environment and observes universal precautions. The role requires an eligible nursing degree, at least two years of current Adult Critical Care/ICU experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, general computer skills including proficiency with multiple databases and Microsoft Excel, and an Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. A BSN is highly desired, and CRRT training or experience is preferred. If the applicant has not yet earned a BSN, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

Requirements

At least 2 years of current Adult Critical Care/ICU experience.
An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
General computer skills, including proficiency in managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
CRRT training or experience.
Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients’ health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care collaboratively across settings.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement care plans according to patient priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Document and report interventions and patient or family responses.
Integrate contributions from patients and families into multidisciplinary care plans.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
Follow department, division, and unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment; follow universal precautions.
Cover just-in-time assignments, including sign-offs and census flexing.
Float within the Adult Critical Care specialty between MCU and MCD campuses and cover critical care units across the listed campuses.