Position Overview

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a confident and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to join a respected healthcare organization in Ottumwa, Iowa. In this role, you will provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. You'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals in an environment where strong judgment, teamwork, and timely intervention can make an immediate difference.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of $71,000 – $96,000 annually and is an excellent fit for an RN who thrives in the unpredictable, fast-paced nature of emergency medicine. From initial triage through treatment and disposition, you'll play an essential role in helping patients and families navigate critical moments while delivering safe, responsive, and compassionate care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or active multistate nursing license permitting practice in Iowa.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child Abuse certification.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Dependent Adult Abuse certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to remain composed and make appropriate clinical decisions in rapidly changing emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Emergency Department, trauma, or acute care nursing experience.
• Experience with emergency triage, stabilization, and management of patients across varying levels of acuity.
• Strong IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency assessment skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and emergency department documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary clinical teams during high-stress situations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an adaptable and decisive Registered Nurse who performs well when every shift brings something different. They can rapidly assess patient needs, prioritize care, and respond confidently when conditions change while never losing sight of the person behind the emergency. Successful candidates combine clinical readiness with compassion, clear communication, and a team-first approach to delivering exceptional emergency care.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

Tap Healthcare Solutions connects nursing professionals with healthcare organizations where their skills, judgment, and dedication can make a meaningful impact. We understand the demands placed on emergency nurses and seek opportunities where talented clinicians can continue developing their expertise while contributing to high-quality patient care.

This ER RN opportunity in Ottumwa offers the chance to work across a diverse range of emergency presentations and put critical-care skills into action every day. For an RN who enjoys clinical variety, fast decision-making, and the opportunity to make an immediate difference for patients in urgent situations, this position offers a rewarding next step.