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Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

$1,966-2,445/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Employment Type: Temporary
Work Hours: 36-40 hours/week (OT billable after 40 hours)
Unit Bed Size: 24
Patient Ratios:
- Days/Evenings: 1:5
- Nights: 1:6
Float: Between Med Surg and Stepdown units
Dress Code: Navy or black tops and bottoms, solids
EMR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
Minimum 24 months of current experience in Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Oncology / Neurology
Minimum 18 months nursing experience in a hospital/medical center setting
Experience administering:
- Heparin
- Cardizem
- Amiodarone
Proficiency in caring for:
- Neurology patients
- Oncology patients
Skills checklist specific to Med Surg / Oncology / Neurology disciplines
Active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS certification
Driver’s license
NIH Stroke Scale certificate is highly preferred (can be obtained during onboarding)

Additional Information

Orientation dates available
Prior travel experience not required (1st time travelers welcomed)

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with strong skills in neurology and oncology patient care, comfortable working night shifts and floating between units.

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

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340 beds

About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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