Med Surg RN
West Burlington, IA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,338/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- 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 MCU - Nights (24 Hours Per Week)
- Location: Iowa
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 19:00 - 07:30 (nights)
Role Overview
- Delivers nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in coordination with other health team members.
- Interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and the health team while maintaining high standards of professional nursing.
- Patient populations: geriatric, medical/surgical, and adult.
Schedule
- Estimated 24 hours per week, with the possibility of overtime.
- Every other weekend rotation.
- Every other holiday rotation may be required.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Med Surg experience of 2 years, with experience within the last year.
- Experience with Epic.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- GRH CPI/MOAB certification for RNs, LPNs, PSAs, PCTs, and CNAs in listed departments, including MCU. Training must cover aggressive behavior prevention and de-escalation, including verbal de-escalation and physical intervention. Alternate training is accepted if CPI/MOAB is not currently available. Must not expire during the initial assignment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Primary source verification of professional license and/or certification, run within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration. For RNs, Board of Nursing and NURSYS verification, combined and uploaded.
Onboarding Requirements
Submission items
- Two professional references, one of which must be from a supervisor.
- Resume or profile.
Health and immunizations (onboarding)
- COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
- MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer. If low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
- Tdap: valid for 10 years from administration (declinations accepted).
- Influenza vaccine: season September 1 to March 31. Vaccine or facility declination accepted; agency declination not accepted. Due by 12/01 annually.
- TB test: negative test within the past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON IGG, or 2-step Mantoux). If prior positive, provide a copy of the positive test, a clear chest x-ray within 5 years of start, and a questionnaire within 30 days of start. Must not expire during the initial assignment.
- Fit test completed before start. Acceptable masks: Moldex 1510, Moldex 1513, 3M 1860, 3M 1860s, 3M 1870+ Respirator.
- Color vision test completed within 1 year. Must not expire during the initial assignment.
- Physician health statement within 12 months, updated every 4 years.
- OSHA questionnaire, completed by the candidate annually.
Background and screening (within 30 days of start unless noted)
- Background check: SSN trace and county search for the last 7 years of residence and work locations. Does not expire unless there is a break in service. Any hits require a written summary and a Record Check Evaluation.
- Iowa adult and child abuse check (state requirement).
- Education verification through a third party. If unverifiable, provide diploma and/or transcripts.
- EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check.
- SING check.
- NSO and OFAC checks. Upload here if run with the background check.
- 9-panel drug screen: amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidine. THC is not tested. Instant drug screen accepted if results are not available by start.
- Driver's license or state ID: current, all information visible, and must not expire during the assignment.
Documents and training
- Skills checklist completed within 12 months (does not expire).
- Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgment form, available in the document library.
- Online onboarding link completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance. Upload the acknowledgment form only after the link is completed.
- EMR registration acknowledgment form, signed and uploaded after registration is completed.
- Contract employee data sheet.
- I-9 attestation on agency letterhead.
Preferred or Optional
- ACLS (optional).
- NIH certification (optional), from accepted providers only, updated annually.
- BD screening attestation (optional, in the document library).
- Name change documents (optional, only if applicable).
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 Medical Surgical 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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