Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location

Council Bluffs, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every third weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Orthopedic unit with a patient population including total joint replacements, COPD, diabetes, CHF, sepsis, pneumonia, oncology, fractures, and behavioral health/addiction cases
• Maintain a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio with support from patient care technicians
• Administer and monitor set-rate and titratable drips including heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics
• Conduct hourly rounding and participate in bedside shift report
• Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and behavioral health unit as needed
• Complete unit-specific orientation including classroom training and on-unit shift experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills examination with a score of 90% or higher during orientation
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Medical Surgical or Orthopedic nursing
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations including those with mental health and/or substance use histories
• Self-directed, adaptable, and open to working in a dynamic unit environment

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling model offers flexibility and work-life balance
• Supportive unit structure includes a charge nurse on every shift and patient care technician coverage

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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