RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on medical, surgical, and telemetry units.
• Work schedule follows every other week (EOH/EOW).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Oncology experience

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Current, state-verified nursing license dated within 30 days of start.
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year.
• Fit test for respirators.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • COVID-19 vaccine with booster proof or approved exemption.
  • MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start.
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof.
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA TB test (with chest x-ray if positive, per regional requirements).
  • Current Tdap vaccine (declination accepted if no pediatric interaction).
• Background and professional verifications:

  • Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background check within 30 days of start.
  • Social Security Number verification.
  • Education verification (highest degree or diploma).
  • EPLS and OIG exclusion checks within 30 days of start.
  • NSO and state-specific registries check within 30 days of start.
  • Conflict of interest and code of conduct forms signed and on file.
  • Confidentiality and information security agreement signed.
  • Integrity and audit services form signed shortly before start.
  • System access form completed and uploaded one week before start.
• Skills checklist provided and completed by agency prior to start.
• Specialty CORE exam completed within the last year.
• Iowa-specific child and adult dependent abuse training and registry checks required.

Additional Notes

• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to or at onboarding.
• Drug screen panel excludes THC.
• Declinations for vaccines are accepted only where specified and must be on agency letterhead.
• This position requires working night shifts with a 12.5-hour duration.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry position.