Medical/Surgical RN (Extended Telemetry)
Dubuque, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical unit.
• Assignment includes Extended Telemetry (ETW) and Extended Observation Hours (EOH).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit Test required.
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days of start (includes testing for multiple substances; no THC allowed).
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required, including booster by September 2025, or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• Proof of MMR vaccination (2 doses) or immunity via IgG titer.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series must be initiated prior to start.
• Influenza vaccine is optional but recommended.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test required; positive TB requires chest x-ray per regional guidelines.
• Varicella vaccination proof or immunity required.
• Current physical/health statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year).
• Current Tdap vaccine or declination if no pediatric interaction.

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of a comprehensive profile including resume, skills checklist (within one year), and two professional references.
• Criminal background check covering federal, nationwide, and county records from the last 7 years, including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
• Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
• Verification against exclusion lists (EPLS, OIG, NSO) dated within 30 days of start.
• Signed forms including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement
  • Integrity and Audit Services Form
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  • Non-Employee Upload Form
  • System Access Form (completed and uploaded one week before start)
• Completion of Joint Commission CORE exam within the past year.
• Iowa-specific: Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training and Iowa Sing Report (criminal history and abuse registries check) required within 30 days prior to start.
• OFAC sanctions screening completed within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Specialty skills checklist will be provided by the agency for clinical contractors.
• All required documentation and verifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to onboarding.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs seeking a 13-week Medical/Surgical assignment with evening/night shifts in Iowa.