Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 8 weeks)
Contract Dates: May 18, 2026 – July 12, 2026 (extension possible based on unit needs)

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care on Medical Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Support the unit during an Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic experience required.
• Must self-study telemetry strips and pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week to work in the Emergency Department.
• Occasional on-call availability may be required during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records system.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declination accepted.
• Influenza vaccine: Optional but recommended during flu season (Sept 1 – March 31).
• TB test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG) or documentation if history of positive test.
• Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
• Health statement/physician statement within last 12 months.
• Drug screen (9 panel) within 30 days of start.
• Background checks including adult and child abuse registry, employment verification, and other standard screenings within 30 days of start.

Additional Information

• Must provide 2 professional references, including at least 1 supervisor reference.
• Must complete skills checklist within the last 12 months.
• Must complete Epic registration acknowledgment after registration.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and valid throughout assignment.
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning acknowledgment required.
• Background check and other compliance documents must be current and uploaded prior to start.

Notes

• This is a night shift position supporting an Epic EMR go-live.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The assignment length is approximately 8 weeks.
• Occasional on-call availability may be required but no regular call rotation.