Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Fort Madison, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Deliver high-quality care to geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry patient populations.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue working on the telemetry/med-surg unit.
• ACLS certification is required.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Iowa.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing (based on specialty and job requirements).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted.
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted.
• Influenza vaccine required during season (Sept 1 – March 31); vaccine or facility declination accepted.
• TB Test: Negative test within past year or documentation of past positive test with clear chest x-ray and questionnaire.
• Fit Test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within last 12 months.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (THC not required).

Background & Verification

• Background check including social security trace, county searches, sex offender registry, and nationwide checks within 30 days of start.
• Adult and Child Abuse registry check as per Iowa state requirements.
• Education verification through third party.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisor reference.
• Resume submission required.
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead required.
• Color vision screening required.
• Contract employee data sheet and other compliance documents required.
• National Sex Offender (NSO) and OFAC checks within 30 days of start.
• OSHA questionnaire completion required.
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgment required.
• Evergreen Link attestation required within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

Additional Information

• Night shift position.
• Must maintain high professional nursing standards.
• Located in a hospital setting with a focus on telemetry and medical/surgical care.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong telemetry and med-surg skills who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.