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Clinical | RN: Med/Surg - Contract - Days

You'll give medications, collect specimens and do clinical treatments, then document the care.

Posted Oct 28

Shift and hours
Days Clinical | RN: Med/Surg - Contract - Days
Unit and setting
Med/Surg Clinical | RN: Med/Surg - Contract - Days
License
RN licensecurrent state nursing license
Term
Travel

Do you qualify?

License
current state nursing license Current state nursing license
Certification
certifications required for the specific position Appropriate certifications as required for specific position
Education
degree from an accredited school Degree from an accredited school
Experience
1 year of acute care experience in a hospital Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience in a hospital setting
Also asks
reads, writes, speaks and understands English Ability to communicate clearly with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Iowa travel rolesIowa travel postings that state pay run $49/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $67/hr, across 160 postings.
Bonus
Up to $750 for each referral Ability to earn up to $750 for each referral

Benefits

  • BenefitsWeekly direct deposit pay optionsWeekly direct deposit pay options
  • BenefitsGuaranteed hoursGuaranteed hours
  • Benefits401K with company match401K with company match
  • BenefitsFree private furnished housing or tax-free subsidyFree private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy
  • BenefitsCareer development matched to your lifestyle and location preferenceCareer development for your lifestyle and location preference through a wide network of facilities
  • Paid housing
  • 401(k) matching
  • Opportunities for advancement

The role and schedule

Day to day
medication administration Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care, documenting care given
Day to day
specimen collection
Day to day
patient and family education Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
Day to day
coordinating patient transfer, discharge and referral Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
Details
Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Ottumwa, IA Location: Ottumwa Regional Health Center - 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Ottumwa, IA 52501

The workplace

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Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Grow Your Career with HealthTrust & Lifepoint Health

Looking to expand your nursing career in a new location? HealthTrust Workforce Solutions has partnered with Lifepoint Health to provide travel nurse opportunities through a nationwide network of caring, compassionate, and inclusive facilities dedicated to making communities healthier.

As part of a leading diversified healthcare delivery network, Lifepoint Health facilities offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. Additionally, they share a deep commitment to delivering high-quality patient care that supports a culture of safety for both employees and patients.

Combined with HWS’ commitment to the improvement of human life and experience as an industry leader for over 25 years, our Lifepoint Health partnership gives you the opportunity to be at the heart of your community and care for your neighbors.

This community hospital is seeking a highly skilled nurse to join their team for an 8, 10, or 13 week assignment based on the facility need.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care, documenting care given
  • Monitor, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
  • Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
  • Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
  • Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

What We Require from You

  • Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience in a hospital setting
  • Current state nursing license
  • Appropriate certifications as required for specific position
  • Degree from an accredited school
  • Demonstrate code of conduct and compliance policies
  • Ability to communicate clearly with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust

  • Weekly direct deposit pay options
  • Guaranteed hours
  • 401K with company match
  • Ability to earn up to $750 for each referral
  • Free private furnished housing or tax-free subsidy
  • Career development for your lifestyle and location preference through a wide network of facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location

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Location: Ottumwa Regional Health Center - 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Ottumwa, IA 52501

ID: 1041539 Job Board: EV

IND_2

  • Category: Travel
  • Position Type: Travel
  • HWS Exclusives: Yes
  • Min Pay Rate: $60.00
  • Max Pay Rate: $62.40

What's around it?

In Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent
$921/mo
Household income
$61,103/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Ottumwa, IA

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