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

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 8 weeks)
Contract Dates: May 18, 2026 – July 12, 2026 (extension possible based on unit needs)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Medical Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Support the unit during an Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic experience required.
• Responsible for self-studying telemetry strips; must pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week to work in the Emergency Department.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called in.
• ACLS certification required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records.

Required Credentials & Compliance (must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted)
• MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
• Tdap (valid within 10 years; declination accepted)
• Negative TB test within the past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test
• Fit Test for approved respirators completed prior to start
• Health Statement/Physician Statement within last 12 months
• Drug Screen (9 panel, within 30 days of start)
• Background Check including SS trace and county search for last 7 years
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement)
• Education Verification (highest level applicable to role)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Professional References (2 required, including 1 supervisor)
• Skills Checklist (completed within last 12 months)
• I9 Attestation
• Color Vision test
• Contract Employee Data Sheet
• NSO and OFAC checks within 30 days of start
• Pre-Orientation Computer-Based Learning (CBL) Acknowledgement
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (AHA or Apex Innovations only)
• Epic Registration Acknowledgement Form (after registration completion)
• Driver’s License/State ID (current and valid throughout assignment)
• Background checks and screenings must be current and compliant with facility policies.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Years of experience: Minimum 2 years, including recent experience within the last year.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• This is a night shift position.
• The assignment includes coverage during an Epic EMR go-live.
• The traveler will not be part of a regular call rotation but must be available for occasional call-ins.
• High professional standards and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members are expected.

This job requires a commitment to patient safety, quality care, and adaptability during a major EMR transition.