RN Med/Surg Telemetry
Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison

Job Opportunity: RN - MedSurg/Telemetry (Days)

Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units
• Provides care to Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry patient populations
• Responsible for nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation
• Must self-study telemetry strips before starting; a basic dysrhythmia test will be given during the first week and must be passed to continue working on the unit

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current RN license (Primary source verification required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (American Heart Association or Apex Innovations only)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience appropriate for MedSurg/Telemetry RN role (typically 1-2 years)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a dysrhythmia test during the first week of assignment
• ACLS and NIH certifications are mandatory
• Must complete various health screenings and attestations prior to onboarding, including but not limited to:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap vaccinations or titers (declinations accepted)
  • TB test (negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive)
  • Fit test for approved respirators
  • Drug screen (10 panel, THC not required)
  • Health statement from a physician within the last 12 months
• Background checks and verifications including adult and child abuse registry, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM checks, and references (2 professional references required, 1 must be from a supervisor)
• Completion of skills checklist within the last 12 months
• Valid government-issued photo ID required
• Completion of OSHA questionnaire and pre-orientation computer-based learning acknowledgment
• Influenza vaccine required annually (or facility declination)

Work Environment

• Day shift on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit
• Collaborative team environment with interaction among patients, families, and healthcare team members

This position is suitable for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs who are comfortable with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, hold current certifications, and meet the health and compliance requirements listed.