Emergency Department RN
Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 8 weeks (approximately 2 months)
Shift: Days, 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Start Date: May 18, 2026
End Date: July 12, 2026 (extension possible based on unit needs)

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Responsible for rapid, safe, and accurate triage of every patient entering the emergency care system.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Support unit preparation for Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic EMR experience required.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue working in the ED.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive onsite within one hour.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• TNCC certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI/MOAB certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Cerner EMR system
• Experience with Epic EMR system

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (optional, but recommended during flu season)
• MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
• Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
• Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
• Tdap (valid for 10 years; declination accepted)
• Negative TB test within the past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test
• Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start
• Health statement/physician statement within the last 12 months

Background and Documentation

• Professional license verification and primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Background check including SS trace and county search for last 7 years within 30 days of start
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance as required by state
• Education verification through third party or combined with diploma/transcripts
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9-panel, excluding THC)
• Driver’s license or state ID current and valid throughout assignment
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisor reference
• Resume or professional profile required
• Various compliance attestations and checklists to be completed prior to or at onboarding

Additional Information

• This is a long-term assignment supporting a system-wide EMR transition.
• The assignment includes a hard start and end date with potential for extension.
• The role requires strong clinical skills in emergency nursing and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology and protocols.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs comfortable with telemetry, EMR systems, and emergency care protocols, looking for a defined-term assignment with potential extension.