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Overview

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Virtual Interview Event | Dubuque, IA
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Now hiring Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurses—deliver lifesaving care when it matters most!

UnityPoint Health is seeking dedicated, highly skilled Registered Nurses to join our Intensive Care Unit team in Dubuque. This role offers the opportunity to provide complex, lifesaving care to critically ill patients while supporting their safety, recovery, and overall well-being. An ideal candidate demonstrates advanced assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in a high-acuity environment.

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Open position: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Shift: Days or nights, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation.

Role Details

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

The ICU RN provides complex care for critically ill patients, conducting focused and comprehensive assessments, closely monitoring changing conditions, administering medications and advanced therapies, and responding rapidly to clinical needs. The nurse coordinates care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team while supporting patients and families with compassion and clear communication.

Why Intensive Care

Intensive care nursing allows you to use advanced clinical skills, technology, and critical thinking to make an immediate difference for patients with complex needs. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity environment where collaboration, precision, and timely action are essential.

Who We Are Seeking

Compassionate, dependable Registered Nurses who demonstrate advanced assessment skills, strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and clear communication. Successful candidates remain composed under pressure, recognize subtle changes in patient condition, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and provide thoughtful support to patients and families.

Ready to deliver lifesaving care when it matters most? Register today to reserve your virtual interview time and learn more about joining the UnityPoint Health intensive care team in Dubuque. UnityPoint Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, respond rapidly to changes, and implement care plans.

• Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life-support interventions.

• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.

• Educate and support patients’ families with compassion and clear communication.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

License(s)/Certifiation(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification or within 1 year of date of hire

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team with FOCUS VALUES that Foster Unity, Champion Excellence, Seize Opportunities, and Owns the Moment with our team members and our patients in every interaction.