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 team-oriented 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.

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