Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical unit serving as the facility's stroke unit, with a night shift patient ratio of 1:6
• Safely administer medications including heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone as ordered
• Care for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke patients, utilizing NIH Stroke Scale assessment skills
• Float between Medical Surgical and Stepdown units as needed
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using EPIC EMR
• Participate in required holiday coverage during designated summer holidays

• Active Iowa RN license (verified through Nursys or State of Iowa)
• Minimum of 12 months of Medical Surgical experience required; minimum of 18 months of total hospital or medical center nursing experience required
• 24 months of current Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Oncology, or Neurology experience reflected in work history
• Demonstrated experience administering heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone
• Experience caring for neurology patients
• Active BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Valid driver's license
• Med Surg, Oncology, or Neurology-specific skills checklist

• Experience caring for oncology patients
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (may be obtained during onboarding)
• EPIC EMR experience
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
• Work on a specialized stroke unit gaining valuable neurological and Medical Surgical experience in a supportive clinical environment