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Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Critical Care Tier 3 Day Shifts

Eligibility
RNICUSign-on bonus
Shift
Days
Hours a week
36 hrs a week

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Schedule and commitments

Days, 36 hours

Shift
Days
A week
36 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent

The work and the unit

Unit
ICU
Specialty
ICU
Setting
Hospital
Floating
Floats to other units
Union
Union position

Pay and benefits

Shift differential
+$15/hr
Sign-on bonus
$12,500
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
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  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement

What's around it?

In Iowa City, IA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$1,094/mo
Household income
$58,546/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Iowa City, IA

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

All qualified applicants are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for their Nursing Float Pool (Tier 3) — also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool — for Adult Critical Care Services. These staff nurses will circulate several services to cover critical care units at University of Iowa Health Care University Campus, and UI Health Care Downtown Campus.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions Prescheduled assignments (to cover planned vacancies, FMLAs) Anticipated 4-week schedule per assignment (with ability to cover assignments just-in-time as needed) Float within specialty areas between MCU and MCD campuses Weekend and holiday work requirements are subject to adjustment based on manager's discretion, and the operational needs of assigned areas Percent of Time: 50% - 90%, 20 - 36 hours per week

Schedule

Day shifts with holiday and weekend requirements Location: Iowa City, IA SEIU Pay Plan: PD20 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan. Tier 3 Staff Nurses receive an additional $15/hr. on all hours worked.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here

Education Requirement

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Sourced from University of Iowa Healthcare’s careers page.

How this role fits you

About the employer

University of Iowa Healthcare
Academic Medical Center

University of Iowa Health Care is an academic medical center located in Iowa City, Iowa, integrated with the University of Iowa. The system encompasses multiple campuses including University Campus, Stead Family Children's Hospital, UI Health Care Downtown Campus, and UI…

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On your path

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

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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