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HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Iowa statewide Posted 5/17/2026

Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

Nursing job in Denver, IA · Regional, Local, Dedicated

38–$60/hrest.
12-hour day/nightRN licenseicu

About This Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac ICU at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's, you'll provide direct patient care to critically ill children with cardiac conditions in a fast-paced hospital environment. Your day involves continuous monitoring, administering medications and treatments, coordinating with physicians and specialists, and supporting families during high-stress situations. This position operates on a hospital schedule with rotating shifts typical of ICU settings. The facility is known for exceptional stroke response capabilities and advanced medical technology, giving you access to cutting-edge clinical tools. Compensation ranges from $36.50 to $55.25 hourly, with actual pay based on your experience and qualifications. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented nurses with strong critical care skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a genuine commitment to pediatric patients.

Pay

$38–$60/hr

Setting

Rehabilitation / Hospice / School

Shift

12-hour day/night

License

RN license

Pay

$36.50 - $55.25 / hour

Experience

1+ YOE in CICU, CV Step Down, NICU, PICU or adult CCU experience preferred

Route Type

Regional, Local, Dedicated

Benefits

Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid time off

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Location & Routes

  • Base city: Denver, IA
  • Route type: Regional, Local, Dedicated

Benefits & Bonuses

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active RN license required.

Experience

1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.

Certifications

BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What ICU experience do I need?

    Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.

  • Which certifications are required?

    BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.

  • What does the schedule look like?

    Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.

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Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.50 - $55.25 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us! Job Summary and Qualifications Position Summary: The cardiac critical care nurse practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. Independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. The cardiac critical care nurse demonstrates knowledge within the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. The cardiac critical care nurse works closely with the inter-professional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding their knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients. Complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. II. Position Requirements: A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certification. B. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. C.

Experience: 1+ YOE in CICU, CV Step Down, NICU, PICU or adult CCU experience preferred. D. Special Qualifications: Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at HCA HealthONE PSL/RMC. Demonstrates good critical thinking skills. Communicates positively and professionally. Benefits HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU
Denver, IA