Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

RN MedSurg - Days

Location: Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 - 07:15 Unit: Telemetry/Med Surg

Role Overview

• Delivers nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation) in coordination with other health team members.
• Provides care to Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry patient populations.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours one week, 24 hours the following week.
• Every other holiday rotation may be required.
• Not part of a regular call rotation, but may occasionally be placed on call during periods of low census. If called in, must be able to respond and arrive on-site within one hour.
• May be required to float to other campuses at times.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in Iowa, verified through primary source verification (BON and NURSYS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (minimum 2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last 12 months (like unit)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required for clinical positions)
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification, updated annually (accepted only from American Heart Association, Apex Innovations, AACME, and Relias)
• GRH CPI/MOAB training (aggressive behavior prevention and de-escalation)
• Iowa Adult and Child Abuse training (state requirement)
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test given during orientation to work the Telemetry/Med Surg unit. Self-study of telemetry strips is required upon acceptance.
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS certification (optional)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Screenings and background: Background check (7-year SS trace and county search), SING, NSO, OFAC, EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks (all run within 30 days of start), and an I-9 attestation on agency letterhead. Any background hits require a written summary and a Record Check Evaluation.
• Drug screen: 9-panel test within 30 days of start (Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine). THC testing is not required. An instant drug screen is accepted if results are not available by start.
• TB test: Negative test within the past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON IGG, or 2-step Mantoux). If prior positive, provide a copy of the positive test, a clear chest x-ray within 5 years of start, and a questionnaire completed within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations: Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster if low or equivocal; declination accepted). Tdap is valid for 10 years (declination accepted). COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted). Influenza vaccine for the Sept. 1 to March 31 season, due by 12/01 annually (vaccine or facility declination accepted; agency declination not accepted).
• Health: Physician health statement within the last 12 months, updated every 4 years. Color vision test within 1 year (Relias accepted). Fit test completed prior to start (accepted masks: Moldex 1510, Moldex 1513, 3M 1860, 3M 1860s, 3M 1870+).
• Education and credentials: Education verification through a third party (or diploma/transcripts if unverifiable). Current driver's license or state ID.
• Paperwork: Resume or profile, 2 professional references (1 from a supervisor), contract employee data sheet, facility skills checklist (completed within 12 months, does not expire), registration acknowledgement form (after registration), pre-orientation acknowledgement form, and a time-sensitive online link to complete within 48 hours of offer acceptance.