Travel Contract

Med Surg Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,137/week

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Overview

Start Date07/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,137/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

Iowa Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Environment

Unit: Stroke unit, floating between Medical Surgical and Stepdown units
Bed size: 24
Patient Ratios:
- Days/Evenings: 1:5
- Nights: 1:6
Dress Code: Navy or black solid tops and bottoms
EMR System: EPIC
Orientation Dates: July 20, July 27
Holiday Work Requirement: Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Experience caring for neurology patients
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Preferred Certifications

NIH Stroke Scale certificate (preferred; can be obtained during onboarding)

Work Conditions & Additional Information

New graduate travelers are welcomed
Float between Med Surg and Stepdown units
Night shift
Night shift patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Orientation: 16 hours
Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply (details not included)
Call back and on-call pay available (details not included)

Notes

Employee separation policy restricts past employees of the employer from working travel in other markets if they have worked there within the past 12 months
Candidates will be contacted via phone/text from a 405 area code
Must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.

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