Critical Care Registered Nurse
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,146/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care
- Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) with Holiday Rotation (e.g., Thanksgiving and New Year's or Christmas)
Required Certifications & Licenses
- BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required for RNs in Critical Care Units (CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU).
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale): Required.
- License/Certificate Verification: Must be dated within 30 days of start. State verification required (NURSYS for RNs).
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Optional but preferred.
Required Health & Immunization
- 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 September 2025, declination or exemption accepted (except 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 or 5 years depending on region).
- 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 Specialty Specific Competency Testing: Specialty exam completed within the last year.
- Trinity Code of Conduct Form: Signed form required.
- Trinity I9: Standard I9 completed by agency.
- Confidentiality & Security Agreement: Signed agreement on patient and proprietary information.
- Integrity and Audit Services Form: Signed within days prior to start.
- Non Employee Upload Form: Completed and uploaded.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form: Signed form required.
- Criminal Background Check: Federal, nationwide, county checks for last 7 years, including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
- Education Verification: Highest academic degree or diploma/GED verified by third party screening.
- EPLS (Excluded Parties List System): Scanned report dated within past 30 days.
- GSA/OIG (Office of Inspector General) Check: Scanned report dated within past 30 days.
- Joint Commission Testing: CORE exam within the last year.
- NSO (National Sex Offender) Check: Dated within 30 days of start, including all aliases and locations.
- System Access Form: 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 Registries check required within 30 days prior to start.
- OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Check: Completed within 30 days of start.
Experience Requirements
- Specialty: RN Critical Care
- Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for critical care RN positions (typically 1-2 years minimum).
- Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.
This position is suitable for experienced critical care RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Des Moines, Iowa, with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.
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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Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
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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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