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Operating Room Registered Nurse - Surgery
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

$2,140-2,845/week

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:30 AM – 06:00 PM

Job Summary

Provide intra-operative nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Collaborate with surgical team members to deliver high-quality care.
Primary duties include circulating procedures, instrumentation, assisting surgeons and anesthesia providers.
Care for surgical patients of all ages in specialties including ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics (including Spine), Podiatry, Dental/Oral Surgery, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology (including C-sections), Vascular, and Bariatric surgery.
Clinical activities include circulating, instrumenting, first assisting, patient education, and serving as a resource nurse.
Additional call hours required: approximately 70-80 hours per 4-week period with a 30-minute response time.
Previous experience with Epic electronic health records system is required.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Experience with Epic electronic health records system.

Facility

Great River Medical Center

2.9rating(16 reviews)

3.0rating

Pros

Friendly people

Cons

Hospital is a shit show and staffed with mainly travelers because they can’t keep core staff.

Anonymous

Educator (RN)

Review of Great River Medical Center on Dec 29, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
314 beds

ADDRESS1221 South Gear AvenueWest Burlington, IA 52655

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About West Burlington, IA

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Cost of Living

West Burlington'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

Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.

Furnished Housing

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Transportation

West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in West Burlington is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

West Burlington offers a variety of dining options, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
The area has a growing arts and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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