Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 46-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general med surg and all surgical cases except orthopedic and spine. Preferred Experience / Skills Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Days)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 46-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general med surg and all surgical cases except orthopedic and spine
Manage patient ratios of 1:4/5 during day shift
Administer and monitor continuous drip medications including amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, and milrinone
Operate and manage equipment including chest tubes, JP drains, 3-way Foley catheters, and nasogastric (NG) tubes
Float across Medical Surgical units within the facility as needed
Adhere to holiday scheduling requirements, including working 1–2 of the designated summer holidays unless the unit is closed
Required Qualifications
Minimum 24 months of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical RN experience
Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate license (verified via Nursys at time of submission)
Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system
Demonstrated experience managing drips: amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, and milrinone
Experience with chest tubes, JP drains, 3-way Foley catheters, and NG tubes
Preferred Experience / Skills
Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Completed skills checklist specific to Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical Surgical nursing
Why Join Us
First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career
Work in a well-established Medical Surgical environment with a structured unit and clear clinical expectations