Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position in Iowa, working full-time night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays on a 13-week contract.

Details

• Adult Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting
• Full-time night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Rotating weekends and holidays required
• 13-week contract
• 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license or compact license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Prior Med/Surg experience preferred but not required
• Two recent employment references required for consideration
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for total patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs
• Responsibilities include patient and family teaching and directing ancillary personnel
• Required immunizations include: MMR (2 doses or positive titers), Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines), Polio, Hepatitis B series/titer or signed declination, TDaP (within 10 years), and Flu vaccine (required Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• TB testing required: negative 2-step Mantoux within 1 year of start, or QuantiFERON Gold; if positive, proof of positive result and chest X-ray required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date required
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 month of start date required
• Respiratory fit test within 1 year of start date required (facility can provide if unavailable)
• Criminal background check required for all states where the candidate holds a license or has lived/worked in the past 7 years (within 30 days of start)
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates (Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse) required prior to start; can be completed through facility-provided CareLearning modules if not already certified
• All compliance documents must be submitted no later than 5 business days prior to the contract start date