RN - Critical Care
- 12-hour shifts
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Iowa post a median of $54.34 an hour, the middle half $35.79–$55.37, across 5 jobs that state their pay. ICU nurses employed in Iowa earn a median of $37.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Location
Spencer, IA
Worker Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care in the ICU and Emergency Departments
- Assumes the responsibility for the outcome of nursing care during a specified work period
- Collaborates with all available nursing personnel to provide total patient care
- Must have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients
Requirements
- Must be a caring communicator, flexible, able to multitask and be comfortable with technological systems
- IA RN license
- BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC are required - inhouse education available upon hire
- One year of Medical/Surgical preferred or critical care experience
- New grads with a strong desire for critical care are encouraged to apply
Schedule
- 72 hours a pay period
- Day/Night/Weekend/Holiday Rotation
- 12 hour shifts 6:30-7
- The schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of the department
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email hr@spencerhospital.org .
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
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