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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Estimated Hours: 36 hours per week, with possible overtime

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Deliver high-quality care to geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry patient populations.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical and Telemetry units.
• 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.
• May be required to float occasionally to nearby campuses.
• May be placed on call during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive on-site within one hour.

Required Qualifications

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

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Professional license verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start).
• Background check including SS trace and county search for the last 7 years.
• Drug screen (9-panel, within 30 days of start).
• Influenza vaccine or facility declination (due annually by December 1).
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and Tdap immunizations or declinations accepted.
• TB test (negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive).
• Fit test for approved respirators prior to start.
• Health statement/physician statement within the last 12 months.
• Completion of required skills checklist within 12 months.
• Completion of required education verification.
• Completion of required state adult and child abuse training.
• Completion of required federal and state background screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG).
• Driver’s license or state ID current and valid.
• Completion of Epic registration acknowledgment form.
• Completion of pre-orientation computer-based learning acknowledgment.
• Submission of 2 professional references (1 must be from a supervisor).
• Submission of resume or professional profile.
• Completion of contract employee data sheet and other required documentation within specified timeframes.

Additional Information

• The traveler will not be part of a regular call rotation but must be available for occasional call-in.
• Must maintain high professional standards and effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with strong telemetry and medical/surgical skills, comfortable working night shifts, and able to meet comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements.