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 | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical unit that serves as the facility's designated stroke unit, maintaining a patient ratio of 1:5 on days/evenings
• Administer medications including heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone per care protocols
• Deliver specialized care to neurology (stroke) patients and, as needed, oncology patients
• Float between the Medical Surgical unit and Stepdown as unit needs require
• Participate in charge or preceptor responsibilities as assigned
• Adhere to required dress code of solid navy or black tops and bottoms

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license (Nursys verification required)
• Minimum of 12 months of Medical Surgical clinical experience
• Minimum of 18 months of total nursing experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• 24 months of current experience in Medical Surgical, oncology, or neurology documented on work history/resume
• Experience administering heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone
• Experience caring for neurology patients, specifically in a stroke care setting
• Active AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver's license
• Discipline-specific skills checklist (Medical Surgical, oncology, or neurology)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained during onboarding)
• De-Escalation certification such as SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI (can be obtained during onboarding)
• Experience caring for oncology patients

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcomed, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
• Work on a specialized stroke unit with exposure to both Medical Surgical and Stepdown patient populations

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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