Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - PRN

About the role

Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and more. Located in Ottumwa, a center for cultural and commercial development known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acutely ill patients under supervision of the Director.
• Perform assigned procedures within the scope of practice set by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
• Implement plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license (single-state or compact) required.
• If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.
• Experience in Telemetry or Progressive Care nursing preferred.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits for full‑time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off for full‑time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
• And much more.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) shifts.