RN ICU (MICU/SICU)

$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Shifts:

• Full Time:
  • Roating Shift - Switches every 3 weeks from day shift to night shift
  • Days - 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Part Time:
  • 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse contributes professional knowledge and clinical expertise in the delivery and management of care for patients and their families. Nurses maintain a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code of Ethics, the UnityPoint Health Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model, working collaboratively with all caregivers.

The MICU is a 12-bed unit that provides specialized care for acutely ill medical patients in a high-acuity setting. Our nurses are highly trained in advanced monitoring and the management of ventilated patients. The team also oversees complex therapies, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, CRRT, and vasoactive medication infusions. Nurse-to-patient ratios are determined by acuity, with most assignments maintained at a 1:2 ratio to ensure safe, attentive, and high-quality care.

The SICU is a 8-bed surgical unit provides specialized care for acutely ill post-operative patients. Our team manages a wide range of advanced therapies and technologies, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, CRRT, and vasoactive medication infusions. Nurses in this unit receive extensive training in the recovery and ongoing care of immediate post-operative open-heart patients. In addition to cardiac surgery, the unit cares for a diverse mix of trauma, thoracic, vascular, and abdominal surgery cases.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• The MICU is 12-bed unit caring for acutely ill medical patients and the SICU is an 8-bed unit caring for acutely ill surgical patients.
• Nurses are trained to interpret dysrhythmias, balloon pumps, CRRT, etc, and are involved in miscellaneous bedside procedures.
• In the SICU, the nurses will be required to undergo extensive training in the recovery and care of an immediate post-op open heart patient. A variety of trauma, thoracic, vascular and abdominal surgery cases are also managed.
• Both units have continuous bedside monitoring in all patient rooms to facilitate accurate and close monitoring.
• Nurses also manage vasoactive medications for blood pressure issues along with sedation for those who are ventilated.
• Nurse patient ratio is 1:2 and varies some depending on acuity.
• Annual education and competency is provided.

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess and maintain ACLS

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
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