Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Ottumwa, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Ottumwa, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) | Expected 36–48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 17-bed Emergency Department serving primarily adult and geriatric populations, with approximately 40 visits per day
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6 while delivering high-quality, timely emergency nursing care
• Document accurately using the MediTech electronic health record system
• Support daily volume management and participate in call coverage as needed to maintain 24/7 departmental operations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across a regional health center offering ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, and additional specialty services

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; Iowa licensure or eligibility required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• ACLS certification required
• TNCC certification required
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an acute care facility
• Must complete Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) — no instant or statewide searches accepted; all background checks must be fully cleared prior to start
• Mandatory Reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
• Titers from the last 12 months required (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience in a similarly sized regional or community emergency department
• Familiarity with MediTech EHR

Why Join Us

• Work in a full-service regional health center offering a broad range of clinical services in a welcoming community known for its low cost of living and outdoor recreation
• Flexible weekly hour expectations (36 or 48 hours) to accommodate your scheduling preferences — please indicate your preference at time of submission