Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Deliver high-quality care to Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry patient populations.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.
• Traveler must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance.
• A basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week; passing is required to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• ACLS certification is required.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Iowa.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing (based on specialty and job requirements).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• 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 for 10 years; declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal requirement; vaccine or facility declination accepted)
• TB Test (negative test within past year or documentation if history of positive test)
• Fit Test for approved masks/respirators
• Health Statement (physician statement within last 12 months)
• Drug Screen (10 panel, excludes THC)
• Background Check including Adult and Child Abuse registry checks
• Education Verification (highest level applicable to RN role)
• Professional References (2 required, including 1 supervisor)
• License/Certificate Verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
• Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months)
• Other professional and personal health history attestations and documentation as required

Additional Notes

• Must pass a dysrhythmia test during the first week to continue working on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
• Self-study of telemetry strips is required prior to assignment start.
• Work schedule primarily nights.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry skills seeking a long-term travel assignment in Iowa.