Travel Contract

L&D RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

$2,142-2,686/week
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Job Opportunity: Travel RN Position in Ottumwa, Iowa

Facility Information

  • Hospital System: Lifepoint Health, Inc
  • Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Location: 1001 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Position Details

  • Specialty: RN (Labor & Delivery)
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
  • Call Requirements: No

Onboarding Requirements

  1. Must have Iowa SING BG to clear (Criminal and Child Abuse portions required)
  2. All background checks must be fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
  3. Mandatory reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
  4. Drug test must be a 10-panel screening including opiates
  5. Titers must be within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)
  6. Start dates available on Monday or Tuesday

Required Certifications

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • STABLE (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support)

Unit Information

  • Facility Department/Cost Center: 707
  • Patient Ratios:
    • Active labor: 1:1
    • Couplet Care: 3:1
  • Equipment: Intermediate fetal monitoring, Philips Tracevue
  • EHR: Meditech

Additional Information

  • Years of Experience Required: 1-2 years
  • Float Requirements: Float within the hospital to other units as needed

Patient Population

  • Focus on labor and delivery patients

Dress Code

  • Scrub Color: Not specified
  • Unacceptable Attire: Not specified

Submission Requirements

  • Standard candidate submission form
  • Resume
  • Candidate self-assessment
  • Skills checklist

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare facility that has been serving the community for over 125 years, providing a wide range of health services.

Facility

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

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1 nurse recommends working with Ottumwa Regional Health Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 120 beds
ADDRESS1001 Pennsylvania AvenueOttumwa, IA 52501
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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Ottumwa'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
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
Things to Do
  • Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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