Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Dubuque, Iowa
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Rotation includes every other week (EOW) and holiday shifts (holidays such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day included in contract).
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• License: Valid RN license for Iowa.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Required for RNs in critical care areas.
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Health & Safety:

  • Fit Test (respiratory protection) required.
  • Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen (includes cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, and others; no THC).
  • COVID-19 Vaccine (proof of booster, declination or exemption accepted except in CA or IL).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted).
  • Influenza Vaccine (seasonal, with declination or exemption accepted except in CA or IL).
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (TB test) with chest x-ray if positive.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Tdap vaccination (declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction).
  • Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background checks (Federal, Nationwide, County for last 7 years) including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
• Drug and health screenings as noted above.
• Various Trinity Health compliance forms and agreements (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Integrity and Audit Services, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, etc.) must be signed and on file.
• Education verification (highest level of academic education).
• Screening for exclusions (OIG, EPLS, GSA).
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start.
• Iowa-specific criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult & child abuse registry checks.
• Trinity Skills Checklist and Specialty Specific Competency Testing required.
• Trinity Joint Commission Testing (CORE Exam) within the last year.
• Trinity System Access Form to be completed and uploaded one week before start.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated in the data; assume standard RN experience for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry roles (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work every other week and holiday rotations as specified.
• All certifications and verifications must be current and uploaded to the system prior to start.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Medical/Surgical/Telemetry background seeking a long-term travel assignment in Iowa with a reputable health system.