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 (Days)

Location

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

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Expected 36–40 hours/week; overtime may be available after 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute professional and clinical knowledge as part of an interdisciplinary team in the provision and management of patient care
• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative patients on a general medical/surgical floor, including those recovering from procedures such as prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomy
• Administer and monitor IV drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using Epic EMR
• May be required to float within the same discipline across local campuses as needed
• Expected to work 2 of 3 designated winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) per facility policy

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license address) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-operative surgical patients in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with Heparin drip administration and management
• Comfort with floating across campuses within the same discipline

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — a great opportunity to launch your travel nursing career at a Level 3 Trauma Center
• Gain experience in a dynamic medical/surgical telemetry environment serving a diverse post-operative patient population