Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

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

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient needs and priorities.
• Safely and accurately triage every patient entering the emergency care system.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called in.
• Support the unit during Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic EMR experience required.
• Must self-study telemetry strips before starting; a basic dysrhythmia test must be passed during the first week to continue working in the ED.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) RN experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
  • MOAB (GRH CPI/MOAB required for all RN ER positions)
• Experience with Cerner and Epic electronic medical records

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (or facility declination) due annually by December 1
• 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)
• TB Test (negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test)
• Fit Test for approved respirators completed prior to start
• Health Statement from physician within last 12 months

Background and Verification

• Professional license verification within 30 days of start
• Background check within 30 days of start including SS trace and county search for last 7 years
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement)
• Education verification through third party or with diploma/transcripts
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9 panel, THC not required)
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisor reference
• Resume or profile submission required
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead
• Additional screenings and attestations as required by policy

Additional Information

• Traveler will not be part of regular call rotation but must be available for occasional call-in.
• Must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called.
• Must complete GRH Skills Checklist within 12 months (does not expire).
• Must complete GRH OSHA Questionnaire.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs comfortable with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and working in a fast-paced ED environment during an EMR transition period.