Pediatric RN
Mason City, Iowa
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Pediatrics (Long-Term Assignment)

Location: Mason City, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Every third weekend / Holiday rotation including Christmas

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse License: Must be current and valid in Iowa.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): American Heart Association certification required.

Health & Immunizations

• Fit Test: Required.
• 10 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days of start (preferred within 14 days). Must include specific substances (no THC).
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of September 2025 booster, declination or exemption accepted (except for CA or IL).
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer lab results.
• Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start; titers not accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Proof of vaccine, declination, or exemption for flu season 10/1/2024 - 4/30/2025.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): TB screening required; positive TB requires chest x-ray per regional guidelines.
• Varicella: Proof of 1 vaccination or IgG titer lab results.
• Tdap: Current, non-expired vaccine required; declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction.

Physical & Health Statements

• Documentation from an exam within the last year confirming fitness to work.

Professional & Background Requirements

• Resume, Skills Checklist, and 2 Professional References: Must be current (within one year).
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, nationwide, county checks covering last 7 years, including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
• Education Verification: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required and verified by third party screening.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check: Dated within past 30 days.
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) Check: Dated within past 30 days.
• NSO (National Sex Offender) Check: Dated within 30 days; includes all aliases and locations.
• Iowa Sing Report: State-specific criminal history, sex offender, and abuse registry checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form: Must be signed and on file.
• Code of Conduct Form: Must be signed and on file.
• Confidentiality & Security Agreement: Must be signed and on file.
• Integrity and Audit Services Form: Signed within days prior to start.
• Non-Employee Upload Form: Completed and uploaded.
• System Access Form: Completed and uploaded one week before start.

Competency & Training

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric nursing experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record System

This position requires compliance with all above credentials and documentation prior to onboarding and start date.