Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry
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: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance.
• A basic dysrhythmia test will be given during the first week; passing is required to work on the telemetry/medical-surgical unit.
• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Provide high-quality care to geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry patient populations.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• ACLS certification required.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for onboarding (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required for onboarding

Licenses

• Professional license verification required prior to submission (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start). For RNs, use BON & NURSYS.

Testing & Checklists

• Complete facility-specific skills checklist within 12 months (does not expire).
• Basic dysrhythmia test during first week of assignment (pass required).

Health & Immunizations

• Influenza vaccine or facility declination accepted (due annually by 12/01; season Sept 1 – March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted.
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted.
• TB Test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG). If history of positive TB, must provide documentation including chest x-ray and questionnaire within 30 days of start.
• Fit Test for approved respirators completed prior to start.

Background & Professional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender).
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance per state requirements.
• Education verification through third party; diploma/transcripts may be required if verification is incomplete.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG screening within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start; THC not required. Instant accepted if lab results pending.
• References: 2 professional references required for submission, including 1 supervisor reference.
• Resume or professional profile required for submission.
• I-9 attestation completed on agency letterhead required.
• Other facility-specific attestations and questionnaires required prior to onboarding (e.g., OSHA questionnaire, contract employee data sheet, pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement).
• Valid unexpired government-issued photo ID required.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment for an RN with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience in West Burlington, Iowa. The role requires passing a dysrhythmia test, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with a comprehensive set of health, background, and professional credential requirements. The position offers approximately 36 hours per week with potential overtime.