Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,100 to $2,300 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501!
Registered Nurse - ICU | Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs, 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: Council Bluffs
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Night Shift
- Schedule: 3x12
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay: $2100 to $2300
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
About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?
At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.
We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).
Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.
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