Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Burlington, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance.
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week to work on the telemetry/medical-surgical unit.
• Provide patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• ACLS certification required.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for onboarding (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required for onboarding

Licenses

• Valid professional nursing license with primary source verification (e.g., BON & NURSYS for RNs)

Health & Immunizations

• Influenza Vaccine (or facility declination) – Due annually by December 1 (season Sept 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted)
• MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Tdap (valid for 10 years; declinations accepted)
• TB Test (negative test within past year; if history of positive, additional documentation required)
• Fit Test for approved respirators (completed prior to start)
• Health Statement from physician within last 12 months

Testing & Screening

• Drug Screen (10 panel, within 30 days of start; THC not required)
• Background Check (within 30 days of start; includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender)
• Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check (state requirement)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG Screening (within 30 days of start)
• SING, NSO, OFAC screenings (within 30 days of start)

Documentation & Verification

• GRH Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months)
• BD Screening Attestation
• Education Verification (third-party verification required)
• Professional References (2 required, including 1 supervisor)
• Resume or Profile submission required
• Driver’s License or State ID (unexpired government-issued photo ID)
• I-9 Attestation (completed)
• OSHA Questionnaire (candidate completes)
• Pre-Orientation CBL Acknowledgement Form

Additional Notes

• Must maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.
• System access and onboarding require timely completion of agency or facility-specific documentation and attestations.

This position is ideal for RNs with medical-surgical and telemetry experience who hold current ACLS and BLS certifications and meet the outlined credentialing and health requirements.