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Registered Nurse - MICU

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UnityPoint Health

Rock Island, Illinois

Eligibility
Critical Care / Intensive CareSign-on bonus

Posted Sep 22 · Applications close Nov 21

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
MICU
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Education
Diploma from an RN program.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,652 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401K matching
  • Employee recognition program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
More benefits (6)
  • Paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Pet insurance
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance

The workplace

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UnityPoint Health
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on UnityPoint Health’s careers page.

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  • Area of Interest: Nursing
  • Salary Range: $32.73-$49.09/HR*
  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
  • Department: SICU- RI
  • Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Overview

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Shift: Full Time; 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM + Every 3rd weekend & every other holiday

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)! Our 8-bed specialty unit provides advanced care for acutely ill post-operative patients, managing complex conditions with advanced therapies and technologies including intra-aortic balloon pumps, CRRT, and vasoactive medication infusions.

MICU nurses receive extensive training in the recovery and ongoing care of immediate post-operative open-heart patients while caring for a diverse patient population including trauma, thoracic, vascular, and abdominal surgery cases. Join our team and grow your critical care expertise in a collaborative environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
  • Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
  • Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
  • Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
  • Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

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.

What's around it?

In Rock Island, IL

Rock Island, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$842/mo
Household income
$59,041/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Rock Island, IL

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