Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,067/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH)
Required Certifications & Licenses
- BLS: American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
- ACLS: Required for RNs in CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU.
- NIHSS: Required.
- License/Certificate Verification: Must be dated within 30 days of start; state verification required (e.g., NURSYS for RNs).
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Fit Test
- Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days of start (preferred within 14 days). Must include specific substances; no THC allowed.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of booster by Sept 2025, declination or exemption accepted except for CA or IL.
- MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer lab report.
- Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start; titers not accepted.
- Influenza Vaccine: Proof of vaccine, declination, or exemption required for 10/1/2024–4/30/2025 season; declination not accepted for CA or IL.
- 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): TB testing with chest x-ray if positive (within last year for some states, within 5 years for others).
- Varicella: Proof of 1 vaccination or IgG titer lab report.
- Physical/Health Statement: Documentation from exam within last year confirming fitness to work.
- Tdap: Current, non-expired vaccine required; declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction.
Professional & Compliance Requirements
- Trinity Code of Conduct Form: Signed form required.
- Trinity I9: Standard I9 completed by agency.
- Confidentiality & Security Agreement: Signed form required.
- Integrity and Audit Services Form: Signed shortly before start.
- Non Employee Upload Form: Completed and uploaded (specific pages required).
- Specialty Specific Competency Testing: Copy of specialty exam completed within the last year.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form: Signed form required.
- Criminal Background Check: Federal, nationwide, county checks for last 7 years plus SSN verification; must be dated within 30 days of start.
- Education Verification: Highest academic degree or diploma/GED verified by third party screening.
- EPLS (Excluded Parties List System): Report dated within past 30 days required.
- GSA/OIG Check: Report dated within past 30 days required.
- Joint Commission Testing: CORE exam within last year.
- NSO (National Sex Offender) Check: Dated within 30 days of start; includes alias and location checks.
- System Access Form: Must be completed and uploaded one week before start.
- Skills Checklist: Provided by agency for clinical contractors.
- Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training: Required for Iowa assignments.
- Iowa Sing Report: Criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult & child abuse registry check required within 30 days prior to start.
- OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start.
Summary
This is a 13-week long-term RN assignment in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires multiple certifications, immunizations, health screenings, and compliance documentation to be completed and verified prior to onboarding. The schedule includes every other week and every other holiday shifts.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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