RN Medical Care Unit (MCU)
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 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to less acute patients, often awaiting placement to long-term care facilities.
• Patient population includes geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, telemetry, and psychiatric cases.
• May float between Medical Care Unit and Inpatient Rehab units.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Use EPIC EMR system; recent experience (within last 12 months) on a similar unit required.
• Occasional on-call availability may be required; must be able to respond and arrive onsite within one hour if called.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Notes

• This position involves working with a diverse patient population including those with psychiatric issues.
• The unit is less acute but requires flexibility to float to inpatient rehab for intense rehab services.
• High professional nursing standards and effective communication skills are essential.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

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