Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Telemetry at a leading regional health center in Ottumwa, Iowa (zip code 52501). This travel nursing job offers you the chance to work with adult patient populations in a supportive healthcare environment, collaborating with skilled clinical staff. Ottumwa, located along the scenic Des Moines River, is known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for your next healthcare assignment.

Travel RN – Telemetry Job Details

• Location: Ottumwa, Iowa (52501) – Iowa travel nursing jobs
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (specify your preference when you apply)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680–$1800
• Patient Ratio: 1:6, with CNA and LPN clinical support
• Electronic Health Record: MediTech EHR
• Floating: May be required within a 25-mile radius to support other healthcare facilities

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or compact state
• At least 1 year of recent Telemetry or Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) RN experience
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Mandatory Reporter certification (Child and Adult) required
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening (including opiates)
• Recent immunization titers (within the last 12 months)
• Clear background checks (Iowa SING BG, criminal and child abuse portions) prior to start
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Travel RN – Telemetry Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients on the Telemetry unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Accurately document patient care in MediTech Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Mentor and support clinical staff, including CNAs and LPNs
• Float to other hospital units or healthcare facilities within a 25-mile radius as needed
• Maintain compliance with all facility, state, and federal healthcare regulations

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Ottumwa, Iowa!

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