Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
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 (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW)
Required Specialty
- Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units
- Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for specialty
Certifications & Licenses Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required for RNs working in CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale): Optional but preferred
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Optional
- Valid RN License: Must be current and verified within 30 days of start date
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Fit Test
- Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen (completed within 30 days of start, no THC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine (including booster by Sept 2025) or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer
- Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start; titers not accepted
- Influenza Vaccine: Proof required for current flu season or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening
- Varicella: Proof of vaccination or IgG titer
- Physical/Health Statement: Documentation from exam within last year confirming fitness to work
- Tdap Vaccine: Current and non-expired; declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction
Professional & Compliance Requirements
- Trinity Code of Conduct Form (signed)
- Trinity I9 Form
- Confidentiality and System Security Agreement (signed)
- Integrity and Audit Services Form (signed shortly before start)
- Non-Employee Upload Form (completed)
- Specialty Specific Competency Testing (copy of exam within last year)
- Trinity Profile: Resume, Skills Checklist (within last year), 2 professional references
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (signed)
- Criminal Background Check: Federal, Nationwide, County (last 7 years), SSN verification, employment verification
- Education Verification: Highest academic degree or diploma verified
- EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check
- GSA/OIG (Office of Inspector General) Check
- Joint Commission CORE Exam (within last year)
- NSO (National Sex Offender) Check (within 30 days of start)
- System Access Form (completed and uploaded one week before start)
- Skills Checklist (provided by agency for clinical contractors)
- Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (Iowa only)
- Iowa Sing Report: Criminal History, Sex Offender, Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Registries check (within 30 days prior to start)
- OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Sanctions Check (within 30 days of start)
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
- All documentation and certifications must be current and uploaded to the system as specified.
- This is a direct patient care role requiring compliance with all health and professional standards.
This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry skills seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Iowa with a reputable healthcare system.
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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