Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
West Burlington, IA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$2,227/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,227/week

Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Retention bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Relocation bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Discount program

Description

There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.

Most of them can submit you to a job.

The difference is what happens after you click apply.

At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.

We do the boring stuff well.

We answer fast.

We tell the truth.

We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.

And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.

We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.

We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.

That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.

Our rule is simple:

No one gets burned.

If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.

We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.

Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry) - Night Shift

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Estimated Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week, with possible overtime


Job Overview

  • Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Deliver high-quality care to adult patient populations including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, and Telemetry.
  • Positions available on Medical Surgical and Telemetry units.
  • Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit.
  • May be required to float occasionally to nearby campuses.
  • While not part of a regular call rotation, may be placed on call during low census periods; if called in, must respond and arrive onsite within one hour.
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records on a similar unit within the last 12 months is required.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
  • Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience.
  • Recent experience (within the last year) in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

  • Professional license verification (primary source) within 30 days of start.
  • Background check including SS trace and county search for last 7 years.
  • Drug screen (9-panel, excluding THC) within 30 days of start.
  • Health and immunization documentation including:
    • Influenza vaccine (or declination accepted)
    • COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
    • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
    • Hepatitis B (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted)
    • Tdap (valid for 10 years; declination accepted)
    • TB test (negative test within past 2 years or documentation if prior positive)
  • Fit test for approved respirators completed prior to start.
  • Annual NIH certification (American Heart Association, Apex Innovations, AACME, or Relias).
  • Completion of facility-specific skills checklist within 12 months.
  • Verification of education and professional references (2 references required, including 1 supervisor).
  • Driver’s license or state ID current and valid.
  • Completion of facility-required attestations and acknowledgments (e.g., Epic registration, I-9 attestation).
  • Color vision test within 1 year.
  • Completion of state-required adult and child abuse training.
  • Other facility-specific background screenings and compliance checks within 30 days of start.

Additional Information

  • The assignment is a long-term travel position with a 13-week contract length.
  • Night shift hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
  • The role requires flexibility to float to other nearby campuses as needed.
  • Occasional on-call availability may be required during low census periods.
  • The position involves working with adult patients in medical/surgical and telemetry settings.
  • EPIC EMR experience on a similar unit within the last year is mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse position in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry on the night shift.

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

Wayward Sounds...

Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.

Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.

We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.

Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.

Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.

Built for travelers who want:

  • Rural adventure 
  • A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
  • A career that feels meaningful
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,175–3,432/week
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About West Burlington, IA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Burlington, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • West Burlington's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population in West Burlington is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
  • There is a small but growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • West Burlington offers a variety of dining options, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
  • The area has a growing arts and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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