Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Ottumwa, IA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,150/week
Posted 8 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,150/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $883/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,267/week

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
    Education
  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

Description

Candidates must be 60 miles or greater to be considered Travel**Patient Population - Primarily Adults.36 or 48 hour guarantee can be accommodated - please notate upon submission if candidate wants 48 GTD Housing options attached on positions Weekly Orientations. Mid-week starts allowed, excluding Wednesdays.

Requirements:1. MUST have Iowa SING BG to clear (Criminal portion and Child Abuse portion required) - NO EXCEPTIONS2. All BG checks (counties and states) must be fully cleared prior to start - NO INSTANT OR STATEWIDE SEARCHES ACCEPTED3. Mandatory reporter cert required (Child and Adult)4. Drug Test MUST be 10 panel screening including opiates.5. Titers must be from the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)6. Will allow Monday or Tuesday starts. Regional health center217 licensed beds Services include ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics & therapeutic radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, Pathology & more Ottumwa, IA Fun river town with beautiful trails Video Game Capital of the World Low costs of living General Comments Unit Profile Facility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center Floor: ER Trauma Level: Position Information: Facility Department/Cost Center: 780 Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN Specialty: ER Number of Openings: 1 Shift: 7A- 7P Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 Weekend Hours: Every other weekend Call Requirements: None Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS Years of Experience: Prefer 2+ in acute care and no first time travelers Float Requirements: Additional Notes: Unit Information: Number of Beds: 17 Patient Ratios: 1:4 (Average 40 visits a day) Equipment: EHR: Meditech Supervisor: Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc. : All ages Hiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience: ER experience Preferred Skillset/Experience: Travel Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Personality Fit: Required Education: Dress Code: Scrub Color: Any Any 

Employer

Voca Healthcare

4.2rating(85 reviews)

50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare

Anonymous
Anonymous
Pharmacy Technician (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Pros

I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"

Cons

None

Review of Christie Bennett on Jul 8, 2026

Recommends working with Voca Healthcare

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About

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.

As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$891–8,846/week
Jobs on Vivian6
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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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