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Med Surg RN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

$788-2,480/week
Posted 9 hours ago
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Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) (Nights)

Overview

  • Temp assignment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • 13-week contract
  • Nights, 12 hours per day
  • 46-bed unit
  • Patient types: Med Surg and all surgical cases except ortho and spine
  • Patient ratios: 1:4/5 on days; 1:5/6 on nights
  • Scrubs: Black or Blue
  • Traveler will float across Med Surg units throughout the hospital

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Driver's License
  • Experience with titratable drips: amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, milrinone
  • Equipment experience with chest tubes, JP drain, 3-way foley, NG tube
  • Med Surg experience
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred

  • Professional reference/reference check from within 24 months of today’s date

Additional Notes

  • First-time travelers are welcome
  • Unless the unit is closed, the contractor is required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
  • NBO: 16 hours

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

Saint Luke's Hospital
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  • 340 beds

About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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