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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Dept position requiring an active IA or compact RN license and BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications.
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Work in the Emergency Room department of a 217-licensed-bed regional health center
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17-bed ED unit with a patient ratio of 1:6 and approximately 40 visits per day
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Patient population is mainly adults and geriatrics
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Uses MediTech EHR
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Shift runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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Every other weekend required
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Call coverage required to cover daily volume 24/7
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Active RN license (Iowa or Compact) currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and TNCC
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1-2+ years of RN experience in an acute care facility required
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Iowa SING background check required, including criminal and child abuse portions, with no exceptions
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All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches not accepted
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Mandatory reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
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10-panel drug screening required, including opiates
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Titers required from the last 12 months for MMR, Hep B, Varicella, and TB
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Provide emergency nursing care to a mix of adult and geriatric patients
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Facility offers a full range of services including Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, and Sleep Lab
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Monday or Tuesday start dates accepted
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
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Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
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Located in Ottumwa, IA, known for its river trails and low cost of living
