Staff Nurse - Med​/Surg Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit Weekend Option Nights

Overview

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000. The University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.

Simply stated, our mission is:
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4 RCP) – Gold Beacon Unit

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  RCP is a 47-bed unit providing care for adult medical cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, vasoactive and anticoagulant medication infusions.
• The unit provides care to postoperative patients including esophagectomies, Nissen fundoplications, thoracotomies, heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements and transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR).
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  RCP also provides care to patients with cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, post percutaneous coronary interventions, as well as arrhythmia management. The unit is certified to provide care to patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).
• Through a multidisciplinary teamwork approach, 4
  
  RCP was awarded the Gold Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); this is the only Gold Beacon Award in the state of Iowa.
• Certifications include the Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device;
  Joint Commission Certification for Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy;
  Joint Commission Certification for Cardiac Valve Repair and Replacement;
  Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm;
  Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement.

• Education Required:
  
  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.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members; general computer skills; at least 12 months experience on a telemetry inpatient unit.
• Certifications:
  
  Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly desired; active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a BSN has not yet been obtained; previous telemetry experience is desirable; knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Other:
  Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Percent of Time: 60% – 24 Hours Per Week
• Schedule:
  
  Weekend option, Saturday and Sunday
• Location:
  
  Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate; this does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.
• SEIU Pay Plan: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-plan
• Pay Differentials:
  Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential up to $10,000 per year based on percent time.

• Benefits highlights:
  Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants.
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• Education Required, Experience Required, Certifications, and Desirable Qualifications are as listed above.
• Please include a resume with your submission.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
• Questions or additional information:
  Kylie Guy at kylie-guy.
• Complete disclosures:
  Successful candidates will be asked to self-disclose conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Kylie Guy
• Contact Email: kylie-guy