Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Night Shift
Healthforce•, NJ
•$1,834 - $1,934•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join the acute care nursing team in Carroll, Iowa. In a fast-paced inpatient hospital setting, the nurse will provide comprehensive, compassionate care for adult medical-surgical patients with diverse conditions and variable acuity. The role is a full-time travel contract with a consistent night shift assignment and weekly gross pay of $1,834. The nurse will work in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and clear unit workflows.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Iowa RN license or valid multi-state Compact license.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
- Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Minimum 1–2 years of recent direct inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Proficiency with hospital electronic health record platforms and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Competency in time management, multi-patient prioritization, and rapid clinical decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; may be required depending on unit specifications.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, acutely ill patient populations, and peri-discharge workflows.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments upon admission and monitor patient status and vital signs throughout the shift.
- Administer scheduled and PRN medications, initiate and manage IV therapy, and perform complex wound care or routine bedside procedures according to physician orders.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate interventions or rapid response protocols when appropriate.
- Maintain timely, accurate electronic health record documentation of assessments, medication administration, and care milestones.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and case managers to support inpatient recovery and discharge readiness.
- Educate patients and their support systems about disease processes, medications, and home management protocols.
Benefits
- Weekly gross pay of $1,834.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
