Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,120 to $2,320 per week in Waterloo, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Waterloo, IA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,120 to $2,320 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - ICU | Waterloo, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled critical care team where your expertise, quick thinking, and compassionate care help make a life-saving difference every day. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - ICU to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients in Waterloo, IA. If you thrive in a high-acuity environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, this opportunity is ready for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Location: Waterloo
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2120 to $2320

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor patient conditions
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments as prescribed
• Operate and monitor ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and other specialized critical care equipment
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Assist with critical procedures and patient stabilization efforts
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery processes
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards

Requirements

• Active RN License in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or Critical Care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drips preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced critical care environment