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Med Surg Tele

Fort Madison, IA

Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Nursing – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the facility's Telemetry/Medical-Surgical unit for a 13-week contract. You'll deliver skilled nursing care to geriatric, adult medical-surgical, and telemetry patients using the full nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Work collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team while maintaining high professional standards.

Shift & Schedule

  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Hours: 36 per week (guaranteed)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: September 28, 2026

Clinical Details

  • Manage telemetry patient monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
  • Current patient ratios: 1:5 on day shift; 1:6 on night shift
  • Float support to acute care units and emergency department as needed
  • Occasional on-call coverage during low-census periods (respond and arrive on-site within one hour)

Requirements

  • Current RN license
  • ACLS certification
  • Experience with electronic health records in a telemetry or medical-surgical unit within the last 12 months
  • Dysrhythmia Competency: You will self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance and complete a basic dysrhythmia test during your first week. Passing is mandatory to work on this unit.

Pre-Employment Screening

Standard onboarding credentials required, including vaccination records, background check, drug screen, TB testing, and fit test.