Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fairfield, IA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,428/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start Date07/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftRotating
Duration13 weeks

Pay

12% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,428/week

Description

Description

In this role, you will provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs. You will also guide patient education and collaborate with ancillary staff, ensuring high standards of professional nursing are maintained. This full-time night shift position requires 12-hour shifts, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Highlights

3x12 night shifts for work-life balance.
Supportive team environment focused on patient care.
Located in a friendly community with local amenities.

Requirements

Completion of CareLearning education modules
General Certifications (ACLS, BLS/BCLS)
10 Panel Drug Screen within 1 month of start date
Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates (Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse)
Proof of physical within 1 year of start date
National & State Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start date
State License Details: Must Be Currently Active
Criminal Background check within 30 days of start date
Negative 2-step Mantoux or QuantiFERON Gold test
Immunizations including MMR, Varicella, Polio, Hepatitis B, TDaP, and Flu vaccination

Slate Healthcare Job ID #746dbc1c-a274-45bc-94ff-fb0c9511a846. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.1rating(18 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I would like to give my recruiter Akash, a 5-star rating. He was patient, understanding, and supportive throughout my experience. Even though the assignment was not a good fit for me and I chose to leave the assignment early, Akash remained professional and continued to offer support without judgment. His communication and dedication made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Based on my experience with Akash, I would recommend Slate Healthcare to other healthcare professionals looking for a staffing agency that genuinely supports its clinicians.

Cons

None so far

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

Marcia Y

Dialysis (RN)

Review of Akash Punnu on Jun 18, 2026

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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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