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ICU RN - Intensive Care Registered Nurse

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MercyOne

Mason City, Iowa

Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed

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Shift
12-hour rotating
Hours a week
36
Unit
ICU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour rotating · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Every third weekend
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required · No call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
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Experience
New graduates
Unit
ICU

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Pay

Weekend differential
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Relocation
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About this role

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

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Up to $8000 Relocation Incentive-limited time!

Hours/

Schedule

  • Full Time 36hrs a week, 12hr shifts- Rotating (6 weeks on days and 6 weeks on nights) every other holiday, every third weekend

Job summary

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient carewith the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursingstandards.

What you will Do

  • Assesses and evaluates the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. (Adherence to policy, Problem Solving, Teamwork)
  • Develops and implements patient’s plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient’s condition (Problem identification, Problem solving)
  • Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice (Problem Solving, Problem Identification).
  • Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Assistant
  • Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs (Initiative, Adherence to Policy)
  • Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication).
  • Attends and participates indepartmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.(Communication/Adherence to Policy)
  • Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours. (Teamwork, Adherence to Policy, Adaptability)

Minimum

Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa.
  • New Grads!
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited RN program required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
  • Previous experience in acute care preferred.
  • Preferred certification in CCRN. (from the Magnet approved certifications)
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Position Highlights and

Benefits

  • No on call!
  • Effective Day 1 BenefitPackage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
  • Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Additional functions

Participates on shared governance councils, department/house wide committees/work teams as requested.

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

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.

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Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa.
  • New Grads!
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited RN program required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
  • Previous experience in acute care preferred.
  • Preferred certification in CCRN. (from the Magnet approved certifications)
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Place

City
Mason City, Iowa
Median rent
$882/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,804/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
12% below the national average

Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.

Mason City sits in north-central Iowa with a small-town feel and ties to 'The Music Man' creator Meredith Willson. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, historic Prairie School architecture, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Winnebago River.

Map showing the location of Mason City, IA
Approximate location in Mason City, IA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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