Registered Nurse Emergency Room (ER) (Ottumwa)

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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 Summary

As 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 Responsibilities

Provide 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

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

Why This Role Stands Out

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.