RN Med Surg Telemetry
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Ottumwa, IA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active Iowa or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in a regional hospital setting serving a broad patient population including adults and pediatrics
• Night shift schedule: 7p-7a
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:6 with CNA and LPN support staff
• EMR: MediTech
• Floating may be required within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license or compact license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred but not required
• HWC certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• AHA-issued certifications required

Additional Information

• Travel nursing experience is preferred but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates may not be employed full-time elsewhere during this assignment
• Onboarding requires an Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions), fully cleared prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
• A 10-panel drug screening including opiates is required
• Mandatory Reporter certification (child and adult) required prior to start
• Immunization titers must be from within the last 12 months
• Monday or Tuesday start dates are available