Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Night Shift

Location: Carroll, IA

Pay: $1,834.00 per week

Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Travel Nursing

Shift: Night Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg to join our acute care nursing team in Carroll, IA. In this fast-paced inpatient hospital setting, you will provide comprehensive, compassionate care for adult medical-surgical patients presenting with diverse conditions and dynamic acuities.

If you are a clinical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high-quality patient outcomes, and wants a travel contract with competitive weekly pay, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,834.00 / week
• Shift: Consistent Night Shift assignment
• Workplace Culture: Supportive multidisciplinary team, strong patient safety culture, and clear unit workflows

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments upon admission and monitor ongoing patient status and vital signs throughout the shift.
• Administer scheduled and PRN medications, initiate and manage IV therapy, and execute complex wound care or routine bedside procedures according to physician orders.
• Promptly recognize subtle changes in patient condition and initiate interventions or rapid response protocols when appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation covering assessments, medication administration, and care milestones.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and case managers to optimize inpatient recovery and facilitate discharge readiness.
• Educate patients and their support systems regarding disease processes, medications, and home management protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• RN License: Current, unrestricted Iowa RN license or valid multi-state Compact license (Required).
• BLS: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification (Required).
• ACLS / PALS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (Preferred or required per unit specifications).

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program (Required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred).

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent direct inpatient Med Surg nursing experience in an acute care setting (Required).
• Proven proficiency with hospital EHR platforms and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Demonstrated competency in time management, multi-patient prioritization, and rapid clinical decision-making.
• Preferred: Prior experience with telemetry monitoring, acutely ill patient populations, and peri-discharge workflows.

Work Environment

• Acute care inpatient medical-surgical unit serving adult patients with variable acuity levels and continuous patient turnover/transitions of care.
• Collaborative care delivery model supported by nursing assistants, allied health specialists, and attending providers.