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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units. This role involves providing direct patient care in a hospital setting with a focus on medical-surgical nursing and telemetry monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing
• Trinity Joint Commission Testing
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Orthopedics
• Experience in Neurology
• Experience in Oncology

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must provide the following documentation and meet these health and professional standards prior to start:

• Recent license verification (within 30 days of start).
• Fit test for respiratory protection.
• Drug screening (10-panel) completed within 30 days of start, with negative results.
• Proof of immunizations and vaccinations including:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption/declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start.
  • Influenza vaccine or approved exemption/declination (current season).
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Tdap vaccination or approved declination if no pediatric interaction.
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA test).
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
• Skills checklist provided by the agency for clinical contractors.

Professional and Background Checks

• Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background checks covering the last 7 years.
• Social Security Number verification.
• Education verification including highest academic degree or diploma.
• Exclusion and sanction screenings (OIG, EPLS, OFAC).
• Child and adult dependent abuse registry checks (Iowa-specific).
• Completion of confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and patient information security agreements.
• Completion of standard employment eligibility verification (I-9).
• System access forms and other required agency documentation completed prior to start.

Additional Information

• This is a direct patient care role requiring adherence to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The assignment follows an every-other-week (EOW) schedule.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced RNs specializing in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Iowa.