Med Surg Telemetry RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (indicate preference upon submission)
Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

• Patient Population: Primarily adults on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (with support from CNAs and LPNs)
• May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Electronic Health Record system: MediTech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Healthcare Worker Certification (HWC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday
• Patient population includes a wide range of adult medical and surgical cases with telemetry monitoring
• The unit supports a collaborative team environment with a focus on individualized patient care

Summary

This travel RN position on a Med Surg Telemetry unit in Iowa requires a minimum of 1 year of recent telemetry experience, current RN licensure, and specific certifications. The role offers a 13-week contract with flexible guaranteed hours and requires compliance with strict onboarding background and drug screening requirements. Prior travel experience is a plus but not mandatory.