Travel Telemetry RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/03/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Telemetry/Med-Surg position in Ottumwa, IA, requiring a minimum of 1-2 years of experience and an active Iowa or compact RN license.

Details\n

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• Med-Surg Telemetry unit within a regional health center serving adult and all-age patient populations
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• Patient ratio of 1:6 with CNA and LPN support staff
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• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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• Every other weekend required
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• Floating may be required within a 25-mile radius of the facility
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• 13-week contract
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• EMR: MediTech
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Requirements\n

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• Active Iowa RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
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• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and Handle With Care (HWC); ACLS preferred but not required
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• AHA-issued certifications required
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• Iowa State background check (SING BG) required, including criminal and child abuse portions — no exceptions
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• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
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• Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult) required
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• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
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• Titers must be from within the last 12 months
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• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Travel experience preferred but not required — first-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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• Candidates may not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
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• Candidates may not be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
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• Monday or Tuesday start dates available
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American Traveler Job ID #P-729145. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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