Critical Care Travel Nurse RN

1 week ago


Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Full time

Certification Requirements:

Mandatory certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The facility is actively seeking a PCU RN for their Critical Care Unit.

While prior ICU experience is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement. The hospital is particularly in need of coverage for night shifts.

This unit comprises twenty beds.


Job Specifications:

Department: Stepdown RN

Common patient diagnoses include heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke.

RNs are expected to titrate drips, with common medications including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.

A Charge Nurse is present on each shift and will take on a full patient assignment.

Patient care technicians are available on this unit, with a typical ratio of 1:10.

RNs will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment such as CPAP, and they must read and interpret telemetry strips.

Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift in the department.

Successful candidates will exhibit a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach.

Note: Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius and cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit.

Requested time off (RTO) must be provided upfront, with a limit of 7 days per 13-week contract. Additional RTO requests will not be accommodated.


Scheduling Information:

The hospital requires coverage for night shifts.

Shifts are organized with cyclic scheduling.


Weekend and Holiday Requirements:

Weekends: Every third weekend

Holidays: 1 major and 1 minor holiday


Floating Requirements:

RNs may float to ICU if they possess the necessary experience.


Unit Specifics:

Number of Beds: 22

Patient Ratios: 1:04

This is a fast-paced unit with a high volume of admissions and discharges.



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