Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,333/week
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Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,333/week

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Travel Position

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Specialty: ICU
  • Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Patient Population: Adults (including COPD, Chest Pain, Cardiac drips)
  • Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
  • Unit Beds: 10
  • Equipment Used: Mindray
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR): MediTech

Required Certifications & Licenses

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience within the last year

Education Requirements

  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

  • Must have Iowa SING background check clearance including criminal and child abuse portions (no exceptions)
  • All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches are not accepted
  • Mandatory reporter certification for both child and adult required
  • Drug test must be a 10-panel screening including opiates
  • Titers must be current within the last 12 months
  • Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Additional Information

  • Dress code: Scrub color is flexible; no unacceptable attire specified
  • Float requirements: Not specified
  • Call requirements: Not specified

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center providing a wide range of specialty and acute care services.

Employer

LifePoint

1.9rating(11 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with LifePoint

5.0rating

Pros

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Cons

Chronic fatigue is the cause for many people suffering with depression Or depression and other mental illnesses and the effects that can have a profound effect upon them or affect their ability or abilities in life as they grow and mature as a child they can have the most significant effects in their own lives or in other parts or the most severe consequences on them as well they are often associated to a specific situation and their family or their family and their childhood and the circumstances surrounding them in this way are not necessarily a reflection in what the opportunity for their child will look for them and

Recommends working with LifePoint

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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Ottumwa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
Things to Do
  • Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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