Emergency Department RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
$1,912-3,120/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel Assignment)
Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (candidate to specify preference)
Number of Openings: 1
Job Summary
- Provide nursing care primarily to adult and geriatric patients in a 17-bed Emergency Department.
- Patient ratio approximately 1:6, with about 40 patient visits per day.
- Call coverage required 24/7 to support daily volume.
- Electronic Health Record system used: 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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certifications:
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Preferred Experience
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in similar-sized emergency departments.
Work Environment & Additional Information
- Facility is a regional health center with 217 licensed beds offering a variety of services including ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, and more.
- Located in a small river town with low cost of living and recreational trails.
- Weekly orientations available; mid-week starts allowed except Wednesdays.
- Housing options available.
- Dress code details not specified.
Onboarding & Submission Requirements
- Candidate must submit a full packet including:
- Resume
- Candidate self-assessment
- Skills checklist
- Must specify if 36 or 48 hours weekly guarantee is preferred at submission.
- Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday only.
Summary of Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Specialty | Emergency Department RN |
| Shift | 7 PM – 7 AM |
| Contract Length | 13 weeks |
| Weekly Hours Guarantee | 36 or 48 hours |
| Patient Population | Adults, Geriatrics |
| Patient Ratio | 1:6 |
| Required Experience | 1+ year ED experience within last year, Acute Care setting |
| Required Certifications | BLS (AHA), ACLS, TNCC, CPI |
| Background Check | Iowa SING, full county/state clearance |
| Drug Test | 10-panel including opiates |
| Immunizations | MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB (within 12 months) |
| Call Coverage | Required 24/7 |
| EHR System | MediTech |
| Start Days | Monday or Tuesday |
Facility
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
1 nurse recommends working with Ottumwa Regional Health Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 120 beds
About Ottumwa, IA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:- Ottumwa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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