MedSurg/Pediatrics Registered Nurse
Carroll, Iowa
Saint Anthony Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse (MedSurg & Pediatrics) - Iowa, Carroll

Job Details

• Specialty: MedSurg & Pediatrics
• Location: Carroll, Iowa
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Schedule: 6-week cyclic schedules; attempts to accommodate scheduling needs but no guaranteed block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun), flexible to Sat/Sun/Mon if needed
• Holiday Requirement: Yes, typically 1 major and 1 minor holiday depending on season and contract duration

Unit Information

• Unit: MedSurg/Pediatrics
• Beds: 19 (can overflow to CCU)
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: Goal 1:4, may be up to 1:6
• Nurse Aide Ratio: Goal 1:6 day shift, 1:8 night shift (varies by census and staffing)
• Patient Types: CHF, Pneumonia, COPD, Sepsis, joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder), colon and general surgeries; Pediatrics commonly see RSV
• Drip Management: RNs required to titrate heparin drips
• Telemetry Monitoring: No dedicated monitor techs; CCU nurses monitor telemetry. Telemetry interpretation skills preferred but not required. Phillips monitors used.
• Floating: Must be able to float to CCU or OB; cross-training opportunities available for behavioral health and ER

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years MedSurg/Pediatrics experience
• Travel Experience: Minimum 1 year prior travel experience required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS
• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Orientation & Culture

• Orientation: One 12-hour shift orientation specific to unit
• Culture: Positive work environment; emphasis on teamwork and engagement with quality projects and unit initiatives
• Med Drawer Access: Limited keys issued for med drawer access; keys must be signed out and returned each shift to avoid replacement fees

Dress Code

• Scrub colors allowed: Grey, Black, Pink, or White

This position offers a dynamic MedSurg/Peds nursing role with opportunities for cross-training and a supportive team culture.