Surgical RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Surgical Services

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Specialty: RN Surgery
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide intra-operative nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with surgical team members including surgeons and anesthesia providers.
• Primary duties include circulating procedures, instrumentation, assisting surgeons/anesthesia, patient education, and serving as a resource nurse.
• Patient populations include all ages undergoing surgical procedures in specialties such as ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics (including Spine), Podiatry, Dental/Oral Surgery, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology (including C-sections), Vascular, and Bariatric surgery.
• Call requirements: Approximately 70-80 hours in a 4-week period with a 30-minute response time.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Surgery
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for surgical RN roles (confirm with recruiter if needed).
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current professional nursing license verified through primary source (BON & NURSYS for RNs).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Influenza vaccine (or facility declination accepted; due annually by December 1).
• 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 for 10 years; declination accepted).
• 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 from physician within last 12 months.
• Annual TB Questionnaire (if applicable).
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 30 days of start (THC not required).

Additional Professional Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Verification of highest education level completed relevant to role.
• Background and compliance screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM, NSO, OFAC, and others run within 30 days of start.
• Completion of skills checklist within 12 months.
• Completion of pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgment.
• Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor.
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead.

Call & Shift Details

• Day shift with additional call hours required.
• Call hours approximately 70-80 hours per 4 weeks.
• Response time for call is 30 minutes.

This position is ideal for experienced surgical RNs comfortable with a variety of surgical specialties and able to meet call requirements.