Float Pool RN - Medical/Surgical & Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Acute Care Float Pool RN position.
• Must be willing to float to all medical-surgical floors including:

  • Orthopedics
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Neurology Step Down
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Telemetry
  • Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Must be willing to float to an additional campus approximately 9.5 miles away.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Oncology nursing specialties.
• Demonstrated competency in medical-surgical nursing care.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Current and valid RN license verification dated within 30 days of start.
• Fit test for respiratory protection.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine with booster proof or approved exemption.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start.
  • Influenza vaccine or approved declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Tdap vaccine or approved declination (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction).
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA) with chest x-ray if positive, per regional requirements.
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.

Background and Professional Screening

• Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background check covering the last 7 years, including SSN verification.
• Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
• Various professional compliance forms and disclosures, including code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, conflict of interest, and audit services forms.
• Employment eligibility verification (I-9).
• Exclusion and sanction screenings (OIG, EPLS, OFAC).
• Child and adult dependent abuse registry checks (Iowa-specific).
• System access and security agreement forms.

Additional Notes

• Resume and skills checklist within the last year required for submission.
• Must be willing to work flexible assignments across multiple specialty areas and locations.
• This is a clinical role requiring demonstrated competency in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry patient populations and flexible floating assignments.