Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,254/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,008/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference)
- Patient Ratio: 1:6 (with support staff including CNA and LPNs)
- Patient Population: Primarily adults
- Float Requirements: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): MediTech
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
- Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Healthcare Worker Certification (HWC)
- Mandatory Reporter certification
Additional Information
- Start Days: Monday or Tuesday starts allowed
- Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
- Number of Openings: 1
- Work Environment: Team-oriented with a focus on individualized patient care
- Dress Code: Scrubs (specific color not specified)
This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center providing a wide range of medical and specialty services. The role requires flexibility to float within the local area and a commitment to maintaining all required certifications and clearances prior to starting.
Employer
LifePoint
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Cons
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About Ottumwa, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:- Ottumwa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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