Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months. Provide direct patient care in a general Medical Surgical unit with a 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on a 22-bed unit.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Salary
$2,193
Description
Job ID: 898184
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,193.36
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Nights) Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time | Onsite Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a general Medical Surgical unit with a 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on a 22-bed unit
Administer and monitor IV drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols
Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
Float across multiple campuses as required by the facility
Participate in charge or preceptor duties as assigned
Work 1-2 of the upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Required Qualifications
Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license (must be active and verified in Nursys at time of submission)
BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) - must be current
Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical experience (must be reflected in work history/resume)
Previous travel nursing experience within the past 18 months
EPIC EMR experience required
Discipline-specific Medical Surgical skills checklist required at submission
Valid driver's license required
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
De-escalation certification (MAB, MOAB, CPI, or SAMA) - highly preferred; may be obtained during onboarding
Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Telemetry/Tele experience
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-campus health system environment with exposure to a diverse general Medical Surgical patient population
Overtime and on-call opportunities may be available, providing flexibility and additional earning potential