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

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

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 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.
• Care for patient populations including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry.
• Positions available on Medical Surgical Unit and Telemetry Unit.
• Estimated work week: 36 hours with possible overtime.
• ACLS certification required.
• Upon acceptance, self-study of telemetry strips is required. A basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for MedSurg/Telemetry roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • Active RN license verified through primary source (BON & NURSYS for RNs).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (AHA or Apex Innovations only)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine (declination accepted)
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal)
  • Tdap (valid for 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Influenza Vaccine (required annually by 12/01; vaccine or facility declination accepted)
  • TB Test (negative test within past year; if history of positive, additional documentation required)
• Other Requirements:

  • Fit Test for approved respirators (completed prior to start)
  • Health Statement (physician statement within last 12 months)
  • Drug Screen (10 panel within 30 days of start)
  • Background Check including SS Trace, County, Nationwide, Sex Offender (within 30 days of start)
  • Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement)
  • Education Verification (third-party verification of highest education level)
  • Professional References (2 required, 1 must be from supervisor)
  • Skills Checklist (completed within last 12 months)
  • I-9 Attestation (completed on agency letterhead)
  • OSHA Questionnaire (candidate completes)
  • Various internal verifications and attestations required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Telemetry competency must be demonstrated by passing a dysrhythmia test during the first week.
• The role requires flexibility for possible overtime beyond the estimated 36-hour work week.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs with MedSurg and Telemetry skills who hold current certifications and meet the health and credentialing requirements listed above.