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

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Care for patient populations including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.
• ACLS certification required.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC acceptable).
• Prior experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing (years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience in specialty).
• Ability to pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week of assignment.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Tdap: Valid for 10 years from administered date; declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal requirement, vaccine or facility declination accepted).
• TB Test: Negative test within past year or 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: 10 panel within 30 days of start (THC not required).
• Background Check including Adult and Child Abuse registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG, NSO, OFAC, and others within 30 days of start.
• Professional References: 2 required, including 1 supervisor reference.
• Skills Checklist completed within 12 months.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only).
• License/Certificate Verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start).
• Driver’s License or State ID (unexpired).
• GRH Evergreen Link attestation within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
• Pre-Orientation Computer-Based Learning (CBL) Acknowledgement.
• GRH OSHA Questionnaire.
• GRH Color Vision test.
• GRH Contract Employee Data Sheet.
• GRH I9 Attestation.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The assignment requires passing a dysrhythmia test early in the contract.
• The role involves working primarily day shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry skills who are comfortable with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation. ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.