Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Cedar Rapids, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Days)

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Medical Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 23-bed unit
• Care for patient populations including orthopedic, spine surgery, and general medical-surgical patients
• Administer and monitor heparin drips in accordance with facility protocols
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using EPIC electronic medical records
• Float across multiple campuses as required to meet staffing needs
• Fulfill holiday coverage requirements, working 1–2 of the designated summer holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• Post-operative surgical experience in orthopedic, spine surgery, or medical-surgical settings
• Heparin administration experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Active Iowa RN license or active compact/multistate RN license at time of submission
• Current BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• First-time travelers welcome, provided a minimum of 12 months of Medical Surgical experience is met

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Medical Surgical environment serving a diverse patient population including orthopedic and spine surgery cases
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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