Med Surg RN
Des Moines IA, Iowa
Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Days)

Location: Des Moines, IA Employment Type: Temp Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days Orientation Dates: 12/7, 12/21

Unit Information

• Unit: Med Surg
• Bed Size: 30
• Ratio: 1:4-5
• Float Scope: Traveler will be required to float across all campuses in the system.
• Other: Unit has an emotional support canine.
• Software: EPIC EMR (software familiarity, not a credential)

Schedule and Policies

• Holiday Requirement: Unless the unit is closed, the contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year.
• Employee Separation Policy: Any past employee of the health system, whether FTE or PRN in the float pool, cannot work travel in another market, regardless of the facility they currently work at or have worked at within the past 12 months. This policy does not apply to anyone who worked travel (not FTE or PRN) at the system.
• NBO: 16 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 2 years of Med Surg experience in a hospital setting (work history must reflect this)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Driver's license
• Experience with PCA
• Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications
• Experience with Epic EMR