Medical Care Unit Registered Nurse
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Care Unit (MCU)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (24 hours per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to less acute patients awaiting placement to long-term care facilities, with a variety of medical diagnoses.
• Float between Medical Care Unit and Inpatient Rehab units as needed.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Telemetry, and Psychiatric cases.
• Telemetry experience is preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience in a similar unit within the last 12 months is required.
• Occasional on-call availability may be required during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive on-site within one hour.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• CPI/MOAB certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current and valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records system.

Health and Compliance Requirements (Must be current or completed prior to start)

• 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 within 10 years; declination accepted.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during season (Sept 1 – March 31); facility declination accepted.
• TB Test: Negative test within past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON IGG, or 2-step Mantoux). If prior positive, must provide chest x-ray within 5 years and recent questionnaire.
• Fit Test for approved respirators (e.g., Moldex 1510, 3M 1860 series) completed prior to start.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within last 12 months, updated every 4 years.
• Color Vision Test: Proof within 1 year.
• Drug Screen: 9-panel within 30 days prior to start (THC not required).
• Background Check: Within 30 days, including SS trace and county search for last 7 years.
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance as per state requirements.
• Education Verification: Highest level verified through third party or combined with diploma/transcripts.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG checks within 30 days.
• Skills Checklist: Completed within last 12 months.
• I-9 Attestation on agency letterhead.
• OSHA Questionnaire: Completed annually.
• Driver’s License or State ID: Current and valid.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; one must be from a supervisor.
• Resume or professional profile required.
• Completion of pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgment.
• Epic Registration Acknowledgment Form signed and uploaded after registration.

Notes

• This position involves working with patients who may have psychiatric issues and telemetry monitoring.
• The nurse must maintain high professional standards and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• The role requires flexibility to float between units and occasional on-call availability.