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RN Surgery

Overview

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment type: LTA
Shift: 06:30 - 17:00
Contract length: 13 weeks
Additional call hours required
Call requirements: approximately 70-80 hours in a 4-week period, with a 30-minute response time

Role Summary

Intra-operative RN role providing care using the nursing process. Duties include circulating procedures, instrumentation, first assisting, patient education, and resource nurse support.

Surgical Coverage

ENT
General
Orthopedics, including Spine
Podiatry
Dental/Oral surgery
Pain Management
Ophthalmology
Urology
OB/Gynecology, including c-sections
Vascular
Bariatric

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
OR - Operating Room (2 years of experience)
OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS
ACLS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Driver's License
Experience with Epic

Onboarding / Compliance Items

License/certification verification
Resume
2 professional references, including 1 supervisor reference
Education verification
Drug screen
Skills checklist
Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement
Influenza vaccine or facility declination
Epic registration acknowledgement form
COVID-19 vaccine declination accepted
MMR documentation
Fit test
Hepatitis B documentation
TB test documentation
Health statement
Driver's license or state ID
Varicella documentation
Tdap documentation
Annual TB questionnaire
Iowa adult and child abuse training
EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check
SING
I9 attestation
Color vision test
Contract employee data sheet
NSO
OFAC
Evergreen link completion
OSHA questionnaire

Facility

Great River Medical Center

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ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

Contract Position

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Short Term Acute Care
314 beds

ADDRESS1221 South Gear AvenueWest Burlington, IA 52655

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About West Burlington, IA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Burlington, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

West Burlington's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in West Burlington is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

West Burlington offers a variety of dining options, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
The area has a growing arts and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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