Emergency Department RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Emergency Department RN position in a regional health center with 217 licensed beds.
• Patient population primarily adults and geriatrics.
• Unit has 17 beds with a patient ratio of 1:6, averaging 40 visits per day.
• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference).
• Call coverage required 24/7 to support daily volume.
• Electronic Health Record system: MediTech.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required:

  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in similar-sized emergency departments.

Additional Information

• Housing options available.
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday.
• Call coverage is an essential part of the role.
• The facility offers a variety of services including ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics, Radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, and Pathology.
• The community is described as a fun river town with beautiful trails and a low cost of living.

Onboarding Requirements

• Must meet all background check and immunization requirements before starting.
• Drug test and certifications must be current and verifiable.

Work Environment

• Emergency Department setting with a focus on adult and geriatric patients.
• Fast-paced environment with a patient ratio of 1:6.
• Use of MediTech EHR system.

This position is ideal for an experienced ER nurse seeking a travel assignment in a supportive community with a well-equipped regional health center.