Emergency Department RN
Ottumwa, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel Assignment)

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference)
Number of Openings: 1

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care primarily to adult and geriatric patients in a 17-bed Emergency Department.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6, with about 40 patient visits per day.
• Call coverage required 24/7 to support daily volume.
• Electronic Health Record system used: MediTech.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Preferred Experience

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in similar-sized emergency departments.

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Facility is a regional health center with 217 licensed beds offering a variety of services including ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, and more.
• Located in a small river town with low cost of living and recreational trails.
• Weekly orientations available; mid-week starts allowed except Wednesdays.
• Housing options available.
• Dress code details not specified.

Onboarding & Submission Requirements

• Candidate must submit a full packet including:

  • Resume
  • Candidate self-assessment
  • Skills checklist
• Must specify if 36 or 48 hours weekly guarantee is preferred at submission.
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday only.

Summary of Key Details

| Detail | Information |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Specialty | Emergency Department RN |
| Shift | 7 PM – 7 AM |
| Contract Length | 13 weeks |
| Weekly Hours Guarantee | 36 or 48 hours |
| Patient Population | Adults, Geriatrics |
| Patient Ratio | 1:6 |
| Required Experience | 1+ year ED experience within last year, Acute Care setting |
| Required Certifications | BLS (AHA), ACLS, TNCC, CPI |
| Background Check | Iowa SING, full county/state clearance |
| Drug Test | 10-panel including opiates |
| Immunizations | MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB (within 12 months) |
| Call Coverage | Required 24/7 |
| EHR System | MediTech |
| Start Days | Monday or Tuesday |