Med Surg RN
Missouri Valley, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a critical access hospital, requiring an IA or compact RN license and float support to the ED.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with float support to the Emergency Department
• 14-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, skilled patients for PT/OT, and antibiotic therapy
• Unit occasionally admits cardiac or diabetic Progressive Care level patients
• No consultation services available on this floor
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, though antibiotics are commonly administered
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend requirement of at least every third weekend
• Holiday rotation required based on core staffing needs
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Driver's license required at submission to confirm residence location
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit with float responsibilities to the ED
• Join an experienced, close-knit small team
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%, given all necessary resources to succeed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Facility is a 5-star rated, top 20 Critical Access Hospital with full TeleHospital medicine services
• Best suited for nurses who are flexible, adaptable, confident in their skills, and able to work independently with limited resources
• Must be able to work well within a team while also prioritizing patient safety and critical thinking
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• RTO must be requested upfront, as additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered