Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,167 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dubuque, Iowa

Start your next Iowa travel nursing job as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Dubuque, with night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and a supportive acute-care team.

Join an on-site medical-surgical nursing team in Dubuque, Iowa, and make a meaningful impact caring for adult patients in an acute-care setting. This 13-week travel nurse opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable RN who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. Dubuque offers scenic Mississippi River views, historic architecture, and a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation and local attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dubuque, Iowa
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 17, 2027
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Openings: 1

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, medication administration, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Willingness to complete required competency validation, background screening, and travel nurse onboarding documentation
• Commitment to safe, professional, and patient-centered nursing practice

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on an acute-care medical-surgical unit
• Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly identify changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established nursing standards and provider orders
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and support staff
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs
• Promote infection prevention, fall prevention, patient safety, and quality patient outcomes

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Dubuque, Iowa, and join a dedicated healthcare team!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525185. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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