Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Care for patient populations including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Must self-study telemetry strips before starting; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue working on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Estimated work week is 36 hours with possible overtime.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required before onboarding (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required before onboarding

Licenses

• Professional nursing license verification required prior to submission (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start). For RNs, use BON & NURSYS.

Health & Immunizations

• Influenza Vaccine (or facility declination) – Due annually by December 1 (season Sept 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted)
• MMR – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Hepatitis B – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Tdap – Valid for 10 years; declinations accepted
• TB Test – Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG); if history of positive TB, additional documentation required
• Fit Test – Completed prior to start with approved respirators

Background & Screening

• Drug Screen – 10 panel within 30 days of start (THC not required)
• Background Check – Within 30 days of start, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
• Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check – State requirement
• Education Verification – Must be third-party verified or combined with diploma/transcripts
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG Screening – Within 30 days of start
• References – 2 professional references required, including 1 supervisor
• Resume/Profile – Required for submission
• I-9 Attestation – Completed on agency letterhead
• Other screenings: SING, NSO, OFAC within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• GRH Skills Checklist – Complete within 12 months (does not expire)
• BD Screening Attestation
• Health Statement – Physician statement within last 12 months
• Driver’s License/State ID – Unexpired government-issued photo ID
• Color Vision Test
• OSHA Questionnaire – Candidate completes only
• Pre-Orientation CBL Acknowledgement

Summary

This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment for an RN with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience in West Burlington, Iowa. The role requires passing a dysrhythmia test during the first week, current ACLS and BLS certifications, and compliance with extensive health, background, and credentialing requirements. The position offers approximately 36 hours per week with potential overtime.