Travel ICU RN
Ottumwa, IA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - ICU Specialty

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Population: Adults
• Patient Ratios: 1:3
• Unit Beds: 10
• Type of Patients: COPD, Chest Pain, Cardiac drips
• Equipment Used: Mindray
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MediTech

Requirements

• Licensure: Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
• Years of Experience in Specialty: 2 years (higher end of 1-2 years range)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Background Checks:

  • Iowa SING Background Check (Criminal and Child Abuse portions required)
  • All background checks must be fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
• Drug Test: 10 panel screening including opiates
• Titers: Must be from the last 12 months
• Mandatory Reporter Certification: Child and Adult

Additional Information

• Float Requirements: Not specified
• Call Requirements: Not specified
• Dress Code: Any scrub color acceptable
• Personality Fit: Not specified
• Start Days Allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Summary

This travel RN position in the ICU requires a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, current RN licensure, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH. The role involves caring for adult patients with conditions such as COPD, chest pain, and cardiac drips, with a patient ratio of 1:3 on a 10-bed unit. The shift is 7 PM to 7 AM with 36 guaranteed hours weekly. Compliance with specific background checks, drug screening, and mandatory reporter certification is required before starting.