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 | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 46-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general med surg and all surgical cases except orthopedic and spine
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4/5 during day shift
• Administer and monitor continuous drip medications including amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, and milrinone
• Operate and manage equipment including chest tubes, JP drains, 3-way Foley catheters, and nasogastric (NG) tubes
• Float across Medical Surgical units within the facility as needed
• Adhere to holiday scheduling requirements, including working 1–2 of the designated summer holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical RN experience
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate license (verified via Nursys at time of submission)
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Demonstrated experience managing drips: amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, and milrinone
• Experience with chest tubes, JP drains, 3-way Foley catheters, and NG tubes

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• Completed skills checklist specific to Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical nursing

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career
• Work in a well-established Medical Surgical environment with a structured unit and clear clinical expectations

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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