Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Deliver high-quality care to Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry patient populations.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.
• ACLS certification required.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa.
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty based on typical MedSurg/Telemetry requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only).
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week of assignment.

Immunizations and Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted).
• Influenza Vaccine (or facility declination accepted; due annually by December 1).
• MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination if low/equivocal).
• Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination if low/equivocal).
• Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination if low/equivocal).
• Tdap (valid for 10 years; declinations accepted).
• TB Test (negative test within past year or documentation if history of positive test).
• Fit Test for acceptable masks/respirators (completed prior to start).
• Health Statement (physician statement within last 12 months).
• Drug Screen (9 panel within 30 days of start).
• OSHA Questionnaire.
• Color Vision test.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• Background Check including Adult and Child Abuse registry checks.
• Education Verification (highest level applicable to RN).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months).
• Professional References (2 required, 1 must be from a supervisor).
• Resume/Profile submission.
• I-9 Attestation.
• Contract Employee Data Sheet.
• Evergreen Link acknowledgment within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
• NSO and OFAC checks within 30 days of start.

Work Schedule

• Day shift.

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs looking for a travel assignment in Iowa with a 12-week contract.