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MercyOne

Des Moines, Iowa

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RNHealthcare OccupationsPatient Care Nursing OccupationsNursing OccupationsRegistered Nurses

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
12 Hour Day Shift
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekend Rotation (7a-7p)

About this role

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: CSICU RN ** New ICU RN Rate ** Employment Type: • Full Time - 36 hours per week Shift Schedule: • Days • Weekend Rotation (7a-7p) Position Highlights and Benefits • Relocationincentive eligible Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Essential Functions: • Assessment& Planning: Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments; develops individualized, outcome-based plans of care. • Care Implementation: Coordinates and delivers patient care, delegating tasks appropriately and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. • Evaluation& Documentation: Regularly reassesses patients, updates care plans, and documents thoroughly. • Communication: Effectively communicates patient status and care needs across teams and during shift transitions. • Clinical Competence: Follows protocols, administers medications safely, and demonstrates proficiency in required systems and procedures. • ECMO Management (if applicable): Provides advanced care to ECMO patients, including circuit management, data documentation, and technical education. • Age-Appropriate Care: Delivers care based on developmental stages and patient-specific age needs. • Safety& Compliance: Follows infection control, safety procedures, and regulatory standards. • Professional Integrity: Adheres to legal, ethical, and organizational policies and participates in continuous professional development. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Associate degree required, BSN preferred. 2. No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred. 3. Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL). 4. BLS, Mandatory Reporter. 5. ACLS within 12 months of hire. 6. Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training 7. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire 8. Basic computer skills required. 9. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. 10. Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability. 11. Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment. 12. If caring for ECLS patients as a Specialist: • Attend and satisfy all the requirements of a formal course of study that is based upon the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), designed by the ECLS Program Coordinator, and approved by the ECLS Program Medical Director. • Complete (72) hours of supervised ECLS case management experience • First (36) hours obtained with a qualified preceptor at the pump • Remaining (36) hours obtained as the primary pump specialist with a veteran specialist as the patient’s bedside RN • Satisfactorily participate in an introductory (8) hour ECLS competency simulation workshop verified by the ECLS Coordinator and ECLS Medical Director. • Satisfy annual requirements to maintain status as an ECLS specialist. Position Purpose: Provides and directs safe, effective and culturally competent care for high risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients. Provides care to critically ill patients including cardiovascular and surgical patients. May assume responsibilities and accountability for assigned ECMO patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistants and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne. Des Moines Iowa Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Computer operation
  • Cardiothoracic critical & intensive care
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Caregiving documentation requirements

About the employer

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MercyOne
Trauma Center

You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…

491 beds
2.5 Google rating
MercyOne workplace

What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses listed from $10,000 (Mason City medical unit) up to $15,000 (Clive rehab and Acute Care Resource Pool)
  • Relocation bonus available on the Acute Care RN Resource Pool for all experience levels
  • Benefits from day one on Mason City RN-Medical Unit postings (health, retirement, PTO, vision, dental)

What reviewers flag

  • RN BSN Glassdoor subset around 2.8/5 with lower pay/benefits and work-life scores than the company average
  • Waterloo reviews cite staffing shortages, high turnover, training gaps, and some bullying experiences
  • Local TV investigation reported multiple recent nurses raising patient-safety concerns
mission-drivenCatholic-affiliatedtrauma-readyflexible schedulinginternal mobilitymixed reviews

Living in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers nurses an affordable Midwest lifestyle with housing and utilities below national averages. The highly walkable Rowan neighborhood features affordable rents and is popular among retirees. Iowa's capital blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking lower living costs without sacrificing accessibility.

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Metro price level · Des Moines area
91.7
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,090/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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