Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,067/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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) / Every Other Holiday (EOH)
Specialty
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units
Required Experience
- Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry roles (typically 1-2 years).
- No prior travel experience required.
Certifications & Licenses Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel. Must provide front and back card images.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required for RNs in critical care areas including CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU. Must provide front and back card images.
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale): Optional but preferred.
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Optional.
- Valid RN License: Must be verified online within 30 days of start date.
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Fit Test: Required.
- Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days of start, preferred within 14 days. Must include specific substances (no THC).
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of booster by September 2025, or declination/exemption (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
- Influenza Vaccine: Proof of vaccine, declination, or exemption for the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 flu season (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
- MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer.
- Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start; titers not accepted.
- Varicella: Proof of 1 vaccination or IgG titer.
- 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): TB screening required; positive TB requires chest x-ray per regional guidelines.
- Tdap: Current, non-expired vaccine required; declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction.
- Physical/Health Statement: Documentation from exam within last year confirming fitness to work.
Professional & Compliance Requirements
- Background Checks: Federal, nationwide, county criminal checks from last 7 years, SSN verification, employment verifications.
- Education Verification: Highest academic degree or diploma verified.
- Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Integrity and Audit Services Forms: Must be signed and on file.
- Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing: Specialty exam completed within the last year.
- Trinity Joint Commission CORE Exam: Completed within the last year.
- Trinity NSO (National Sex Offender) Check: Within 30 days of start.
- Trinity EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) and GSA/OIG Checks: Within 30 days of start.
- Trinity System Access Form: Completed and uploaded one week before start.
- Trinity Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training: Required for Iowa assignments.
- Iowa Sing Report: State-specific criminal and abuse registry checks required within 30 days prior to start.
Additional Notes
- Resume, skills checklist (within one year), and two professional references required for submission.
- Agency will provide clinical skills checklist.
- All documentation must be uploaded to the system prior to onboarding.
This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience seeking a long-term travel 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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