Local Contract

Med Surg RN
Dubuque, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$48-52/hour
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$48-52/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

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    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

RN Medical/Surgical

Overview

  • Location: Dubuque, Iowa
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 19:00 - 07:30

Requirements

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Med Surg experience (1 year), within the last year
  • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, required for all direct patient care personnel (attach a copy with expiration date, front and back)
  • NIHSS certification

Submission Requirements

  • Resume
  • Skills checklist completed within the past year
  • 2 professional references

Health Requirements (due before start)

  • COVID-19 vaccine: proof of the September 2025 booster, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead (declinations not accepted in CA or IL); end date October 2026
  • Influenza vaccine: proof, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead (declinations not accepted in CA or IL), for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 flu seasons
  • MMR: 2 vaccinations with dates, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout
  • Varicella: 1 vaccination with date, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout
  • Hepatitis B: 3 doses, or a declination
  • TB screening: negative TSPOT or QuantiFERON within a year of start, or a 2-step PPD within the last year; a chest X-ray is accepted if results were positive within a year of start
  • Tdap within the past 10 years (declinations accepted where the site allows and the assignment does not involve pediatric interaction; agency form accepted)
  • Physical/health statement from an exam within the last year showing fitness to work
  • 10-panel drug screen (no THC), completed within 30 days of start (preferably within 14 days), resulted with MRO signature before start
  • Fit test (3M 1860)
  • Color vision test

Background and Compliance (due before start)

  • Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background check covering the last 7 years, plus SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start (check all addresses and AKA names)
  • Education verification by third-party screening (degree, or High School Diploma/GED)
  • EPLS and OIG/GSA exclusion checks, dated within 30 days, with all aliases searched
  • OFAC check, completed within 30 days of start
  • NSO check, dated within 30 days of start (MI also requires a statewide check)
  • Iowa criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult, and child abuse registry check, dated within 30 days before start
  • Child and adult dependent abuse training (Iowa only)

Forms and Onboarding (due before start)

  • Confidentiality of Patient and Proprietary Information and Information System Security Agreement (signed page on file)
  • Conflict of interest disclosure form (signed page on file)
  • Code of conduct form (signed page on file)
  • Integrity and audit services form, signed within days before start
  • Standard I-9, completed by the agency
  • Non-employee upload form (pages 1-3 and 28)
  • System access form, completed and uploaded one week before start
  • Badge photo

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1095 reviews)

267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

Sorin B
Sorin B
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating

Pros

Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.

Cons

No cons in working with Mikayla at all.

Review of Mikayla Serafin on Oct 27, 2026

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About Dubuque, IA

As a travel nurse in Dubuque, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Dubuque is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 28°F, and average lows are around 10°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Dubuque, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and housing availability.
Transportation
  • Dubuque is fairly car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Dubuque has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
  • Dubuque offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
  • The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports along the Mississippi River.
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