Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

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

Schedule

• Monday and Tuesday, 6 PM to 6 AM

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Iowa RN license.
• Certifications required: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Employment & Health Requirements (must be completed prior to contract start)

• Resume and two recent employment references.
• Online verification of licensure/certification including expiration and disciplinary status.
• Copies of required certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC.
• 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 or exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 2-step Mantoux test within 1 year or QuantiFERON Gold; if positive, proof of chest x-ray required.
• Physical exam within 1 year.
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 1 month.
• 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.
• National and state sex offender registry checks.
• Federal exclusions and sanctions checks within 30 days.
• Mandatory Reporter Certificates for Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• Completion of required education modules prior to start.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Specialty years of experience are not explicitly required; experience is preferred but not mandatory.