Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fairfield, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a critical access hospital in Iowa, working weekend night shifts on a 13-week contract.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg adult unit in a hospital setting
• Weekend night shift schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (three 12-hour shifts per week)
• 13-week contract
• Responsible for total patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs
• Provides patient and family teaching and directs ancillary staff in alignment with professional nursing standards
• Required immunizations include: MMR (2 doses or positive titer), Varicella (2 doses or positive titer), Polio, Hepatitis B series/titer/declination, TDaP (within 10 years), COVID-19 vaccine, and flu vaccine (required during flu season Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• TB testing required: negative 2-step Mantoux within 1 year of start or QuantiFERON Gold; if positive, chest X-ray results required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date required
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 month of start date required
• Respiratory fit test within 1 year of start date required (facility can provide if unavailable)
• Criminal background check covering all states of licensure and residence/work history over the past 7 years required
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates (Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse) required prior to start; can be completed through facility-provided modules if not already certified
• Completion of facility-assigned CareLearning education modules required prior to start date

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license or compact license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Experience preferred but not required — new travelers welcome to apply
• Two recent employment references required for consideration
• Date of birth (DOB) and Social Security Number (SSN) may be required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts