Medical Surgical (Med Surg) Travel RN

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Notes

The position offers 3x12’s or 4x12’s shifts with a start time of 1900. Nurses are required to work every third weekend and are not on call. There may be opportunities to float to other locations within the same discipline. A guarantee of 36 or 48 hours per week is provided.

Weekend Requirements

Nurses are expected to work every other weekend.

Job Description

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the traveler will contribute professional and clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of patient care.

Orientation Dates

• November 23
• December 7
• December 21

Scrub Color

The required scrub color is navy blue.

Winter Holiday Requirements

Travelers will be required to work two out of three major winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Additionally, there will be a limit of one day off request between November 25-29 and December 23-27.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surge experience (required).
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically EPIC (required).
• Heparin drip experience (preferred).
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Completing a skills checklist specific to Med Surge is required.
• One supervisory reference form completed within the last two years is required.
• Active BLS certification (AHA Preferred; ARC or US Military certificates acceptable).
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Facility Information

The position is located in a Level 3 Trauma Center.

State License Requirements

An active nursing license in Iowa is required.