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PACU Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

$1,754-2,172/week
Posted 22 hours ago
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Travel RN Opportunity - Ottumwa, Iowa

Position Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Unit: One Day Surgery (Post-op for surgery and cath lab)
  • Shift: 1st shift (post-op only)
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
  • Weekend Hours: None
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Patient Population: All (varied ages)
  • Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
  • Number of Beds: 20
  • EHR System: Meditech
  • Float Requirements: Possible

Required Certifications & Licenses

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Registered Nurse License (Iowa)
  • Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult)

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (post-op and cath lab nursing)
  • Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Onboarding Requirements

  • Must have Iowa SING background check cleared (criminal and child abuse portions)
  • All background checks (counties and states) must be fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
  • Drug test: 10 panel screening including opiates
  • Titers must be current within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)

Additional Information

  • Dress code: Scrubs of any color allowed; hoodies are not acceptable
  • Facility offers a wide range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, and various specialty services
  • Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Facility

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

3.0rating(24 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Ottumwa Regional Health Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 120 beds
ADDRESS1001 Pennsylvania AvenueOttumwa, IA 52501
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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care 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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