Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Summary

Provide nursing care primarily for adult patients on a telemetry unit. The position offers a 36 or 48 hour weekly guarantee with a 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift. May require floating within a 25-mile radius of the facility.

Unit Information

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (supported by CNA and LPN staff)
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: MediTech
• Patient Population: Adults
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred but not required; Heart Wave Certification (HWC) required
• Onboarding Requirements:

  • Iowa SING background check clearance (criminal and child abuse portions mandatory)
  • All background checks fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
  • Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult required
  • 10-panel drug screening including opiates
  • Titers must be current within the last 12 months
• Start Days Allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Heart Wave Certification (HWC)
• Mandatory Reporter certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Patient care involves a variety of adult medical-surgical and telemetry cases
• Team-oriented environment with support staff available
• Housing options available (details not included)

Note: Candidates must submit a full packet including resume, self-assessment, and skills checklist.