Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 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.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue working on the telemetry/med-surg unit.
• Work schedule: Saturday through Monday block schedule.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive onsite within one hour.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Ability to pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week of assignment.
• Must be able to work the specified block schedule and respond promptly if called in.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• 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)
• Influenza Vaccine (required annually by December 1; facility declination accepted)
• TB Test (negative test within past year; if history of positive, must provide documentation)
• 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)
• Background Check including adult and child abuse registry checks, education verification, and other standard screenings within 30 days of start
• Skills Checklist (completed within last 12 months)
• Various attestations and verifications as required for onboarding

Additional Information

• Must have a current driver's license or state ID that does not expire during the assignment.
• Resume and professional references required (2 references, including 1 supervisor).
• No regular call rotation, but occasional on-call availability required.
• Must complete pre-orientation and compliance training as directed.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry skills who is comfortable working a weekend block schedule and meeting the outlined certification and compliance requirements.