PRN Staff Nurse - PICU
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse, Staff Nurse
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:- 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
PRN (as needed)
Schedule:24 hours per month, minimum one off shift, minimum one summer and one winter holiday
Location:Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)
Salary:T o commensurate
* This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
- 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
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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 RequiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience in pediatrics, PICU, or NICU (within the last 18 months)
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable QualificationsBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Recent Acute care pediatric experience in a staff nurse role
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
ReferencesFive professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Contact MEGAN GARTON
Email: megan-garton
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