Med Surg RN
Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital

Med Surg RN (Full-Time Night Shift)

Location

• Fairfield, Iowa

Employment Type

• Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Full-time night shifts
• 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Includes rotating weekends and holidays

Job Overview

• Provide total patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs
• Direct and guide patient teaching and ancillary personnel
• Maintain professional nursing standards

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification

Employment and Health Requirements (Must be completed prior to start)

• Resume and two recent employment references
• Online verification of licensure or certification including expiration and disciplinary status within 30 days of start
• Copies of all applicable certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP)
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Polio
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Current TDaP (within 10 years)
  • Flu vaccination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 2-step Mantoux test or QuantiFERON Gold within 1 year; if positive, proof of chest x-ray required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 month of start date
• Respiratory fit test within 1 year (can be provided if unavailable)
• Criminal background checks for all states of licensure and residence in past 7 years within 30 days of start
• National and state sex offender registry checks within 30 days of start
• OIG exclusion list check within 30 days of start
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse
• Completion of CareLearning education modules prior to start (includes Mandatory Reporter if not already certified)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.