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ICU RN-Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Trinity Health · Silvis, IL · $32.74–$49.11 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a change in a patient before it became an emergency.

What they are checking: Whether they notice subtle trends and act on them, which is the core of ICU nursing.

You work three twelve-hour nights, every other weekend and holiday rotation. How do you keep yourself sharp and safe on nights?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits to manage fatigue, since night shift mistakes in the ICU are dangerous.

Tell me about a time you had to speak up to a physician about a concern overnight.

What they are checking: Whether they will wake a provider and advocate clearly when a patient needs it, rather than waiting until morning.

What would you do

At 3 a.m., your ventilated patient's oxygen saturation drops quickly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot systematically and call for help early on a night shift with fewer resources.

A family wants everything done for a patient whose condition is clearly declining. How do you support them?

What they are checking: Whether they can support families through hard news and involve the physician in goals-of-care talks.

You're assigned two unstable patients and one is getting worse. How do you make sure the other is still safe?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help and delegate rather than trying to handle two crises alone.

About the work

You're expected to assess a new ICU admission within thirty minutes of arrival. Walk me through what that first assessment covers.

What they are checking: Whether they can complete a fast, thorough critical care assessment that sets up the rest of the shift.

How do you titrate a vasopressor drip, and what tells you it's working or not?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hemodynamic goals and titrate safely rather than following numbers without thinking.

How do you turn your assessment into a goal-based care plan for a critically ill patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify patient problems and set measurable goals, as the posting describes.

What do you do to prevent central line infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia on your patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow prevention bundles consistently, since this hospital emphasizes patient safety.

How do you finish a complete admission database within twenty-four hours when the shift is busy?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize documentation that the posting requires without letting it slide under pressure.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit! Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit Silvis, IL SCHEDULE: • Night Shift • 7pm-7:30am, 3 days per week • Every other weekend • Holiday rotation ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Conducts an initial assessment to gather data. • Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit. • Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission. • Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. • Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care. • Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals. • Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals. • Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities. • Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (i.e., Patient/Family Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care, Diabetic Educator, etc.), and education needs. • Collaborates with other health care disciplines to plan interventions/ patient outcomes/goals. • Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care. • Assigns and coordinates patient care incorporating patient acuity and the skills, knowledge and abilities of the team members. • Organizes and prioritizes care for the patients within the team. • Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members. • Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physicians orders, nursing orders, education plan and medications. • Coordinates implementation of plan of care with the Case Manager, Social Worker and other health care disciplines. • Assists to decrease the patient’s length of stay by helping the patient and family identify and secure appropriate services to satisfy health-related needs upon discharge. • Uses nursing judgment to determine the appropriate frequency and components of reassessment. • Reassesses at regular intervals to determine patient response(s) to interventions (minimum RN reassessment every 24 hours). • Focuses ongoing reassessment on actual and potential problems/needs of the patient including education and discharge needs. • Participates in develop discharge plan. • Documents discharge instructions for patient and/or significant other and/or other care provider. • Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed. • Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions. • Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals. • Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and/or changes in condition to other health team members. • Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members throughout the shift, at shift change, and transfer of care. • Documents completely, comprehensively and legibly and in accordance with policy. • Demonstrates clinical competence. • Utilizes the Patient Care Policies and Procedure as references to guide nursing practice. • Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration. • Prioritizes and implements intervention according to patient assessment. • Receives, transcribes and processes and implements physician orders per policy including dating, timing and verifying accuracy. • Maintains communication with the manager/house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity numbers and significant events. • Completes assigned shift duties and assures resolution of discrepancies. • Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. • Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job. • Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations • Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior Schedule: • 07-1930, 3 (12 hr) shifts per week • Holiday & weekend rotation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate degree required, BSN preferred. • No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred. • Current IL RN license and Iowa RN license required within one year of hire • BLS, Mandatory Reporter. ACLS within 12 months of hire. Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training • TNCC • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire • High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability. • Basic computer skills required. • Ability to work with diverse groups of people. • Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability. • Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Visit MercyOne on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and Twitter ! Silvis offers affordable living and access to the East Moline School District and nearby colleges in the Quad Cities. Families enjoy local parks, libraries and recreation facilities, plus proximity to cultural attractions and events in Davenport and Moline. MercyOne Gensis Silvis Medical Center is a 150‑bed full‑service acute care-center serving a three‑county region in Illinois, offering 24/7 emergency, ambulance, ICU/critical care, birth center, heart and vascular, diabetes, imaging, lab, orthopedics, pharmacy, physical therapy, sleep, stroke and surgical care. Pay Range: $32.74 - $49.11 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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