Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry) - Long-Term Assignment

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW), Every Other Holiday (EOH)

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with specialty in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry to provide direct patient care on a night shift for a long-term assignment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for the state of Iowa.
• Experience: Minimum years of experience as an RN in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (default to highest requirement if multiple values; not explicitly stated here, so assume standard RN experience).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required for RNs in critical care areas including telemetry.
• Health and Safety:

  • Fit Test (respiratory protection).
  • 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (specific substances tested, no THC).
  • COVID-19 vaccine proof or approved exemption (with agency letterhead).
  • Influenza vaccine (optional but recommended).
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completed or immunity proof.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Tdap vaccination or approved declination (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction).
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening.
  • Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
  • Color vision test.
• Background and Compliance:

  • Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county) within last 7 years.
  • Social Security Number verification.
  • Exclusion screenings (OIG, EPLS, GSA).
  • Sex offender and dependent adult/child abuse registry checks (Iowa specific).
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
  • Code of Conduct form.
  • Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement.
  • Integrity and Audit Services form.
  • Non-Employee Upload Form.
  • System Access Form (to be completed one week before start).
• Competency and Skills:

  • Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
  • Skills checklist completed within the last year.
  • CORE exam within the last year.
  • Resume and two professional references required.
• Additional Training:

  • Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (Iowa only).

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidate must upload all required documentation and certifications prior to onboarding.
• All verifications and screenings must be dated within 30 days of assignment start.
• Assignment involves working every other week and every other holiday.
• Night shift hours from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry skills seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Iowa.