<p>A dedicated ICU Registered Nurse is needed for night-shift critical care coverage at a facility in Mason City, Iowa. This is a travel or contract assignment offering strong weekly compensation in a fast-paced intensive care environment where clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high-acuity patient management are central to the role. Mason City offers a manageable cost of living and a tight-knit healthcare community — a solid fit for an experienced ICU nurse ready to step into a demanding and rewarding assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive weekly gross pay of $2,424</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the role</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent, ongoing communication throughout the assignment</li> <li>Resources and support infrastructure designed to promote professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>Intensive care unit setting with high-acuity, complex patient populations requiring close monitoring and rapid clinical response</li> <li>Requires the ability to manage multiple critically ill patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Functions as part of a multidisciplinary care team while maintaining strong independent clinical judgment</li> <li>Clinical assessment, critical thinking, and precise attention to detail are core daily expectations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Iowa licensure or compact license eligibility required</li> <li>Prior experience in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree preferred</li> <li>Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-acuity cases</li> <li>Effective communication skills and capacity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Availability and commitment to the 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM night shift schedule</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Mason City is a mid-sized city in north-central Iowa known for its affordable cost of living, friendly community atmosphere, and access to outdoor recreation along the Winnebago River corridor. The city offers a genuine small-town quality of life with the amenities of a regional healthcare hub, and is within reasonable driving distance of the Twin Cities metro for weekend travel or additional cultural access. For nurses seeking a stable, lower-cost environment with a strong sense of community, Mason City is a compelling assignment destination.</p>