ER Registered Nurse | Ottumwa, IA | Up to $95.6K + Sign-On

Purple Cow Recruiting•Ottumwa, IA

25d•$70,803 - $95,596•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring an ER Registered Nurse for an in-person Emergency Department role at a regional hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa. The nurse will provide care for acutely ill patients of all ages in a collaborative team environment focused on individualized, seamless care. The hospital serves Southeast Iowa and offers emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatric services. The position has no supervisory duties. Schedule details are shared during a recruiter conversation. The role includes planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; triaging and prioritizing patients; documenting care and patient responses; coordinating with the healthcare team and outside agencies; educating patients and families; responding to emergencies; administering medications; monitoring patients and equipment; and supporting patient flow and rights. The listed salary range is $70,803–$95,596, with a sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum.
Current Iowa RN license or multistate license allowing practice in Iowa.
BLS certification.
Iowa Mandatory Reporter certificates for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.
ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
TNCC certification within 12 months of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to calculate medication doses and IV fluids accurately.
Ability to rapidly problem-solve, set priorities, and choose appropriate interventions.
Ability to document concisely and effectively in the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

Prior emergency nursing experience preferred.
6–12 months of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, including age-appropriate assessments and safe care for all age groups.
Triage patient needs and determine priority of care.
Accurately document nursing care and patient responses using medical terminology.
Collaborate with the healthcare team and outside agencies to provide safe, efficient care.
Coordinate and prioritize the needs of multiple patients to support timely, quality care and patient flow.
Assess patient and family knowledge and discharge needs, and provide education.
Recognize common and advanced cardiac arrhythmias and intervene according to ACLS and PALS algorithms.
Monitor patient condition and technical equipment, and perform routine and complex treatments.
Administer medications using safe medication administration practices.
Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies and direct others appropriately.
Comply with informed consent, transfer protocols, and other requirements that preserve patient rights.
Maintain equipment and supplies and participate in developing professional goals.