Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,265 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)

Location

Dubuque, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 23-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio during night shift hours
• Care for patients presenting with conditions including stroke/neuro, CAPD, congestive heart failure, COVID, and cardiovascular/cath patients
• Accurately document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Adhere to unit protocols, infection control standards, and safety procedures throughout each shift
• Fulfill holiday shift obligations as required by unit scheduling needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 36 months of experience in Medical Surgical, IMCU, PCU, or Stepdown nursing
• Work history reflecting at least 24 months of current Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Comfort caring for patients with stroke/neuro, cardiovascular/cath, COPD, congestive heart failure, and COVID diagnoses
• Active AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification (strong certificate preferred; candidates may apply during onboarding if not yet obtained)
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, provided all experience and licensure requirements are met
• Opportunity to work in a structured Med Surg environment caring for a diverse and clinically complex patient population

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #746557. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others