Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Hospital

Job Opportunity: Med Surg RN (Night Shift, Weekend)

Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Provide total patient care through the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs. Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Schedule

• Full-time weekend nights
• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Iowa RN license
• BCLS & ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Polio
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Current TDaP (within 10 years)
  • COVID-19 vaccine
  • Flu vaccination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
  • Negative 2-step Mantoux test or QuantiFERON Gold within 1 year
  • Proof of physical exam within 1 year
  • 10 Panel Drug Screen within 1 month
  • Respiratory Fit Test within 1 year (can be provided if needed)
• Background checks and certifications including:

  • Criminal background checks for all states of licensure and residence in past 7 years
  • National and state sex offender registry checks
  • Federal exclusions list checks (GSA, OIG, Sam.gov)
  • Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates (Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse)
  • Completion of CareLearning education modules prior to start

Experience

• Experience preferred but not required
• No prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for nurses seeking a weekend night shift contract in medical-surgical nursing with comprehensive support and clear health and compliance requirements.