Med Surg Telemetry RN
West Burlington, IA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,227/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- 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.
RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Location
West Burlington, Iowa
Contract
13 weeks
Schedule
- Nights: 19:00 - 07:30
- Estimated 36 hours per week, with possible overtime
Unit / Setting
- Medical Surgical Unit
- Telemetry Unit
- Patient populations include geriatric, adult, medical/surgical, and telemetry
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS
- NIH Certification issued by American Heart Association or Apex Innovations or AACME or Relias
- CPI/MOAB
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Work Expectations
- May be required to float to another campus
- May occasionally be placed on call during low census
- If called in, must be able to arrive on-site within one hour
Onboarding / Compliance Items
- License or certification verification
- Professional references
- Resume or profile
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Education verification
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Health statement
- Fit test
- TB test
- MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Tdap documentation
- COVID-19 vaccine declination accepted
- Influenza vaccine is optional; facility declination accepted
- Color vision test
- CPI/MOAB training
- Required facility onboarding acknowledgements and screenings
Employer
Wayward Medical
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
About West Burlington, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Burlington, IA here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Short term rentals are available in West Burlington, and they are relatively easy to find.
- West Burlington is car-friendly, with convenient roadways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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