Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit (CCU / ICU) | Night Shift
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and clinically sharp Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for an immediate night-shift contract in Iowa. The nurse will provide comprehensive bedside care to adult patients with acute, complex cardiovascular and critical care conditions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, partnering closely with cardiologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists. The role includes managing invasive hemodynamics, titrating vasoactive infusions, and responding rapidly to critical status changes. The position is full-time contract travel nursing, with 12-hour night shifts and a typical 36-hour workweek. Shifts vary by day and include rotating weekend coverage as required by the facility schedule. The high-acuity inpatient Critical Care Unit is equipped with advanced life-sustaining equipment, continuous telemetry, and multidisciplinary support. Estimated gross blended compensation is $1,924 per week, with lodging and meal stipends and the taxable base-rate breakdown provided during the offer.
Requirements
- Active Iowa RN license or an unencumbered Compact/Multistate RN license before starting.
- AHA-certified Basic Life Support (BLS).
- AHA-certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- At least 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.
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or accredited nursing diploma with relevant critical care experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification or related cardiovascular certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous travel nursing experience; adaptable first-time travelers are also welcome.
Responsibilities
- Continuously evaluate telemetry and hemodynamic data; identify, interpret, and respond to acute arrhythmias and hemodynamic instability.
- Titrate and administer high-alert cardiovascular medications, including vasoactive drips, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants, in accordance with unit protocols and physician orders.
- Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain arterial lines, central venous access, and related advanced monitoring equipment.
- Respond to sudden clinical deterioration and participate in bedside codes and emergent resuscitation efforts.
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, clinical pharmacists, and respiratory care teams to refine patient care plans.
- Stabilize patients and facilitate transfers to step-down units or prepare patients and families for discharge transitions.
- Maintain precise, real-time electronic health record documentation.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and disease management.
- Work collaboratively with cardiologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists.
Benefits
- Dedicated travel nurse recruiter and clinical liaison support.
- Weekly direct deposit pay.
- Extension and reassignment opportunities upon contract completion.
- Lodging and meal stipends included in the estimated gross pay package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
