Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Fairfield, IA, United States. This travel assignment begins 08/10/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,116 to $2,227, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. The schedule is 3x12 rotating night shifts (6:00 pm–6:30 am) in a critical access hospital setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,116–$2,227 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 rotating nights (6:00 pm–6:30 am)
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Med Surg, critical access hospital
Responsibilities
- Deliver total patient care for Med Surg patients using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor and respond to changes in patient status; document effectively.
- Direct and guide patient teaching, discharge planning, and education for patients and families.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise ancillary personnel to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Maintain accurate records, advocate for patient safety, and comply with professional standards and facility policies.
- Contribute to care planning and collaborate to ensure smooth transitions of care across shifts.
Requirements
- Current Iowa RN license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- BLS and ACLS certification required (American Heart Association)
- Immunizations per policy: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap; annual flu vaccine; TB testing (2-step Mantoux or QuantiFERON Gold) with appropriate documentation or chest X-ray if positive; current physical; 10-panel drug screen
- Experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a hospital setting and rotate weekends/holidays as needed
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,116–$2,227 per week
- 13-week travel assignment
- Night shift schedule with rotating weekends and holidays
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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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