Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Resource Pool

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no conflicting data)

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license for Iowa
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association) – required for RNs in critical care areas (CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU)
  • NIHSS certification
  • Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year
• Health Requirements:

  • 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (booster by Sept 2025) or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or approved exemption (for 10/1/2024-4/30/2025 season)
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
  • Tdap vaccine (declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction)
  • 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with chest x-ray if positive (per regional requirements)
  • Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work (within last year)
  • Fit test
  • Color vision test
• Background and Compliance:

  • Criminal background check (Federal, Nationwide, County for last 7 years) with SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start
  • Sex offender registry and dependent adult & child abuse registry checks (Iowa-specific)
  • EPLS, OIG/GSA exclusion checks, OFAC sanctions check (all within 30 days of start)
  • Trinity-specific forms including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Integrity and Audit Services Form, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Non-Employee Upload Form, System Access Form, and others as required
• Other Requirements:

  • Resume, skills checklist (within last year), and 2 professional references
  • Trinity Joint Commission Testing (CORE Exam) within last year
  • Trinity Skills Checklist (provided by agency)
  • Education verification (highest degree or diploma/GED)
  • Specialty exam copy attached (completed within last year)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry specialty for a 13-week contract in Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates must hold a valid RN license for Iowa and have current BLS and ACLS certifications. Multiple health screenings, vaccinations, and background checks are mandatory. Specialty competency testing and various Trinity Health compliance forms must be completed prior to start. Prior travel experience is not required.