Med Surg RN
West Union, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical & Labor and Delivery | West Union, Iowa

Seeking a confident Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week Medical-Surgical and Labor and Delivery (L&D) contract in West Union, Iowa. Join a close-knit rural healthcare team supporting diverse patients across a Critical Access Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable nurse who enjoys working independently, providing comprehensive patient care, and making a meaningful impact in a welcoming northeast Iowa community surrounded by scenic rolling landscapes and outdoor amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Travel Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Labor and Delivery Float
• Healthcare Setting: Critical Access Hospital
• Location: West Union, Iowa
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending January 17, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 5:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every third weekend with holiday rotation
• Call: May be available by agreement based on census; callback is limited to emergency situations
• Unit Overview: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a 20-bed Medical-Surgical unit and four Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum rooms
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be accommodated when possible but is not guaranteed

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent experience in Labor and Delivery and Medical-Surgical nursing
• Previous Critical Access Hospital experience is beneficial
• AHA BLS certification
• AHA ACLS certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Intermediate fetal heart monitoring competency
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current experience with electronic medical records; Epic experience is beneficial
• Previous charge nurse experience and the ability to serve as a backup charge nurse
• Ability to work independently in Labor and Delivery, postpartum, and Medical-Surgical care
• Adaptable, resilient, confident, and team-oriented approach to patient care

Medical-Surgical and Labor and Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for Medical-Surgical, Labor and Delivery, postpartum, and post-procedure patients
• Float between Medical-Surgical and Labor and Delivery based on patient volume and unit needs
• Manage low-risk labor patients, postpartum couplets, and a variety of Medical-Surgical patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support deliveries, postpartum care, and related nursing interventions within scope of practice
• Care for Medical-Surgical patients with typical nurse-to-patient assignments ranging from 1:3 to 1:5
• Work effectively with certified nursing assistants and the broader interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assume backup charge nurse responsibilities and help coordinate safe, efficient unit operations
• Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of less experienced nurses
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Demonstrate flexibility and sound clinical judgment in a low-volume, broad-scope rural hospital environment

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a dedicated Iowa healthcare team in West Union!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.