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

Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Medical Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Deliver care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Patient populations include Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Must self-study telemetry strips before starting; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to continue on the unit.
• ACLS certification required.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA or ARC acceptable) – Required before onboarding
• ACLS – Required before onboarding
• Professional Nursing License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start (e.g., BON & NURSYS for RNs)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Influenza vaccine or facility declination (due annually by 12/01; season Sept 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine or 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 within 10 years; declination accepted
• TB Test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG) or documentation if history of positive test
• Fit Test for approved respirators (completed prior to start)
• Health Statement from physician within last 12 months

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender)
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement)
• Education verification through third party; diploma/transcripts if needed
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG screening within 30 days of start
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start; THC not required
• Social Security Number Inquiry (SING) within 30 days of start
• OFAC screening within 30 days of start
• Name change documents (optional)
• I-9 attestation (completed on agency letterhead)
• Color vision test
• OSHA questionnaire (candidate completes)
• Contract employee data sheet
• Resume or professional profile required for submission
• Two professional references required for submission (one must be from a supervisor)

Additional Requirements

• Complete GRH Skills Checklist within 12 months (does not expire)
• BD Screening Attestation
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgement form
• Driver’s License or State ID (unexpired government-issued photo ID)
• Evergreen Link attestation for system access (to be completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance)

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience who hold current ACLS and BLS certifications and meet the outlined health and compliance requirements.