Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) to join a respected healthcare organization in Ottumwa, Iowa. In this role, you will care for a diverse patient population with varying medical and post-surgical needs, providing comprehensive nursing care while helping patients progress safely through treatment and recovery.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of $71,000 – $96,000 annually and is well suited for nurses looking to strengthen their clinical foundation in a dynamic hospital environment. You'll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals while managing patient assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, education, and ongoing changes in patient condition.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or active multistate nursing license permitting practice in Iowa.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) verification.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child Abuse certification upon hire.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Dependent Adult Abuse certification upon hire.
• Strong nursing assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple patients and changing priorities in a hospital environment.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
• Hospital-based clinical experience caring for patients with a variety of medical and post-operative conditions.
• Experience with medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and continued clinical development.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a versatile and patient-focused Registered Nurse who enjoys the variety and clinical challenges of medical-surgical nursing. They are organized, observant, and able to prioritize changing patient needs while maintaining compassionate, attentive care. Whether building their hospital nursing career or bringing previous bedside experience to a new team, the successful candidate will value collaboration, clinical growth, and making each patient's hospital experience as safe and positive as possible.

Tap Healthcare Solutions connects nursing professionals with healthcare organizations where their skills can make a meaningful difference. We seek opportunities that allow nurses to strengthen their clinical expertise, work alongside dedicated healthcare teams, and build careers centered around high-quality patient care.

This Med-Surg RN opportunity in Ottumwa provides exposure to a diverse patient population and the chance to develop a broad range of bedside nursing skills. For a nurse seeking a role that combines clinical variety, teamwork, and meaningful patient interaction, this position offers a strong environment for continued professional growth.