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Emergency Room RN — Travel Contract

Fort Madison, IA | 13-Week Assignment

This fast-paced Emergency Department is seeking an experienced travel RN ready to hit the ground running in a high-acuity environment. The shift runs 2:00 PM – 2:30 AM (with posted shift information also reflecting a 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM schedule; confirm exact hours at offer), with 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Role Overview

ED nurses in this role are responsible for triaging patients safely, rapidly, and accurately; conducting thorough assessments; developing and executing individualized care plans; and coordinating care across clinical disciplines. You'll provide both direct and indirect patient care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations.

Key Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of recent ED experience (within the last 12 months)
• Prior ED experience in a comparable unit required
• Must self-study telemetry strips prior to start date; a Basic Dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week of orientation — passing is required to practice in this department

Scheduling Expectations

• Every third weekend required
• Every other holiday rotation required
• Occasional on-call during low-census periods; must be able to arrive on-site within one hour if called in

Immunization & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must provide documentation of: Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines, as well as TB test, fit test, and color vision screening. Background check, drug screen, and education verification required for onboarding.

Start Date: November 9, 2026