Emergency Department Registered Nurse
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Emergency Room) - West Burlington, Iowa

Job Type

• Long-Term Assignment (approximately 8 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Responsible for rapid, safe, and accurate triage of every patient entering the emergency care system.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Support unit preparation for Epic EMR go-live; Cerner and Epic EMR experience required.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue working in the Emergency Department.
• May be placed on call occasionally during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive onsite within one hour.
• Assignment start date: May 18, 2026; end date: July 12, 2026. Extension possible based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
  • CPI or MOAB certification.
• Experience with Cerner and Epic EMR systems.
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips; must pass a basic dysrhythmia test during the first week.
• Background check, drug screen, and various professional verifications required within 30 days of start.
• Health requirements include:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted).
  • Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted).
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; declination accepted).
  • TB test (negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive).
  • Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (Sept 1 – March 31), with facility declination accepted.
• Must complete various attestations and verifications including education, references (2 professional, 1 supervisor), and employment eligibility.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and valid throughout assignment.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The role involves working day shifts.
• The assignment includes a hard start and end date with potential for extension.
• Telemetry knowledge and ability to interpret telemetry strips is mandatory.
• Traveler will not be part of regular call rotation but must be available for occasional call-in.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs comfortable with telemetry, EMR systems (Cerner and Epic), and working in a fast-paced emergency care environment.