Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Sioux City, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Sioux City, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Sioux City, IA | Acute Care (Level 3 Trauma Center)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute professional and clinical knowledge as part of an interdisciplinary care team in a Med Surg/Telemetry setting
• Provide and manage direct patient care with a ratio of up to 6:1, primarily serving Neuro/Ortho and general Med Surg patient populations
• Administer and monitor Heparin therapy as part of patient treatment plans
• Float to other Med Surg units within the facility and potentially across local campuses within the same discipline as needed
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Participate in holiday coverage — travelers are expected to work 2 of 3 designated winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg/Telemetry RN experience required
• Heparin experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or compact nursing license (must reflect Active status on Nursys)
• Active BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or U.S. Military certificates also accepted)
• Active NIHSS certification required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on Driver's License address)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Neuro and/or Orthopedic patient populations
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
• Comfort with floating across units and campuses within the same discipline

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — this is a great opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a well-established acute care environment
• Work in a Level 3 Trauma Center offering a dynamic and clinically rich Med Surg/Telemetry experience