Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Care for patient populations including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• Estimated work week is 36 hours with possible overtime.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• ACLS certification required.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa.
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience; no conflicting data).
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Credentials and Compliance

• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal, Sept 1 – March 31; vaccine or facility declination accepted).
• Tdap (valid for 10 years; declinations accepted).
• TB Test: Negative test within past year 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 (THC not required).
• Background Check including Adult and Child Abuse registry checks.
• Education Verification (highest level applicable to RN).
• Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• OSHA Questionnaire.
• Driver’s License/State ID current and valid.
• Professional References: 2 required, 1 must be from a supervisor.
• Resume/Profile submission required.
• I-9 Attestation on agency letterhead.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only).

Additional Information

• Must pass a dysrhythmia test during the first week of assignment to work on Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• Work schedule primarily nights.
• Cerner EMR experience is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs looking for a travel assignment in Iowa with a 12-week contract.