Location: Ottumwa, IA
Job Type: Full-Time | Shift: Various
Virtus Healthcare Staffing seeks an experienced and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our partner facility in Ottumwa, IA. In this critical care role, you will provide lifesaving interventions and skilled nursing care for patients experiencing medical emergencies. You'll join a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where every decision and action directly affects patient survival and outcomes.
Position SummaryAs an Emergency Room RN, you'll be at the frontline of acute medical care, assessing patient conditions, stabilizing trauma cases, administering medications, and coordinating treatment with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. You'll play a vital role in identifying urgent health issues, initiating swift care, and ensuring accurate documentation while remaining composed under pressure.
Core ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for a diverse patient population in a busy ER setting
Assess and triage patients upon arrival based on acuity and severity
Initiate IVs, administer medications, perform CPR and advanced resuscitation when needed
Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
Monitor patient responses and adapt care plans as conditions change
Accurately document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR
Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and quality improvement initiatives
Support families through stressful situations with empathy and clear communication
Current RN license in Iowa or multistate compact license permitting Iowa practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certifications
Prior emergency department experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical judgment and crisis response capabilities
Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-stress, high-volume scenarios
Familiarity with trauma protocols, telemetry monitoring, and emergency medication management
Make a direct impact every shift—be the difference between life and loss
Work in a collaborative, well-equipped ER with a dedicated support team
Join a mission-focused workplace that values clinical excellence and compassionate care
Located in Ottumwa, IA , offering affordable living, a welcoming community, and great work-life balance
Bring your skills, heart, and resilience to a place where every moment matters. Apply now to take your emergency nursing career to the next level in a role that truly saves lives.
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