Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in Atlantic, IA. Start date 08/17/2026 for a 13-week assignment on nights. Earn $2,430–$2,533 per week with 36 guaranteed hours per week. This travel opportunity focuses on obstetric care (labor, delivery, postpartum, and recovery) with floating to the med-surg floor when there are no obstetric patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,430–$2,533 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights (every third weekend)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based travel assignment with obstetric and med-surg responsibilities

Responsibilities
- Provide obstetric-focused nursing care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and recovery, including monitoring maternal and fetal status, administering medications, and coordinating care plans.
- Assist with labor and delivery processes as directed, monitor labor progression, manage postpartum recovery, and support newborn care per unit protocols.
- Monitor OB patients and participate in emergent situations with appropriate escalation; ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the labor and postpartum continuum.
- Float to the med-surg floor when OB patient load is low, delivering consistent, high-quality care across units and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record, communicate with the care team, and participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license to practice in Iowa
- Education: a nursing degree (ADN or BSN) eligible to practice as an RN
- Experience: obstetric and/or med-surg nursing experience preferred; familiarity with labor and delivery, postpartum, or recovery workflows
- Shift: ability to work nights and comply with a schedule that includes every third weekend
- Ability to work across OB and med-surg units and participate in floating as needed

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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