Emergency Department RN
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity - Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Call Requirements: 24/7 call coverage needed to support daily volume
• Patient Population: Mainly adults and geriatrics
• Unit Beds: 17
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (approximately 40 visits per day)
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MediTech

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in an acute care facility (ER specialty)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
  • NIH Certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Licensure: Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Preferred Experience: Prior travel experience and experience in similar-sized facilities preferred

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Must have Iowa SING background check clearance (criminal and child abuse portions)
• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
• Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult required
• Drug test: 10-panel screening including opiates
• Immunization titers within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Additional Information

• Facility is a regional health center with 217 licensed beds offering services including ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, and Pathology
• Location is a small river town with low cost of living and outdoor recreational opportunities

Summary

This travel RN ER position requires a minimum of 2 years acute care experience, with necessary certifications and licensure. The role involves 12-hour night shifts with guaranteed hours and 24/7 call coverage. Candidates must meet strict onboarding requirements including background checks, drug screening, and immunizations. Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required.