Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care for a 14-week contract assignment in Hamburg, Iowa. This role is based within an acute care setting, providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult patient population with various medical and surgical conditions.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the patient care team, focusing on patient assessment, intervention, and education to ensure optimal outcomes. This position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and collaboration within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and interpret vital signs, lab results, and patient responses to interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or a compact state license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and critical thinking.
- Strong skills in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Ability to manage multiple patients with varying acuities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced and dynamic clinical environments.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days
- Total Hours per Week: 36 hours
- Contract Length: 14 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.