Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Sioux City, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Sioux City, IA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 899630

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 a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the provision and management of patient care
• Manage a patient ratio of 6:1 on a Med Surg/Telemetry unit serving Neuro/Ortho and general Med Surg patient populations
• Float to other Med Surg units within the facility and potentially across local campuses within the same discipline as needed
• Administer and monitor Heparin therapy in accordance with facility protocols
• Adhere to facility scrub color requirements (Navy Blue) and all unit-specific policies
• Be available for on-call assignments and respond to call-back requirements per unit needs; traveler will be expected to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)

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

• Experience with Epic (EMR) is highly beneficial given facility usage
• Familiarity with Neuro and Orthopedic patient populations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Opportunity to practice in a Level 3 Trauma Center environment, gaining exposure to a diverse and complex patient population
• Overtime may be available, offering the potential for additional earnings beyond the standard weekly schedule