Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Travel RN Opportunity – Ottumwa, Iowa

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM (Night Shift)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Employment Type: Travel
• Patient Population: Primarily adults
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (with support staff including CNAs and LPNs)
• Float Requirements: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• EHR System: MediTech

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (Iowa)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a plus but not required
• Mandatory Reporter Certification (Child and Adult)
• NIH Certification

Experience

• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Onboarding Requirements

• Must have Iowa SING Background Check cleared (criminal and child abuse portions required) — no exceptions
• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches are not accepted
• Drug test: 10-panel screening including opiates
• Titers must be from the last 12 months
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Unit and Facility Overview

• Provides a wide range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, and various specialty services
• High-quality medical staff with many board-certified providers
• Collaborative team environment focused on individualized patient care

Additional Notes

• Housing options are available
• 36 or 48 hour guarantee can be accommodated (candidate to specify preference upon submission)
• Dress code and scrub color details not specified
• Candidate submission requires full packet including resume, self-assessment, and skills checklist

This position is ideal for RNs with medical-surgical and telemetry experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive, well-established regional health center serving adult patient populations.