Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Council Bluffs, IA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Orthopedic unit with a patient population including total joint replacements, COPD, diabetes, CHF, sepsis, pneumonia, oncology, fractures, and behavioral health/addiction cases. TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503!

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location

Council Bluffs, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Every third weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Orthopedic unit with a patient population including total joint replacements, COPD, diabetes, CHF, sepsis, pneumonia, oncology, fractures, and behavioral health/addiction cases
• Maintain a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio with support from patient care technicians
• Administer and monitor set-rate and titratable drips including heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics
• Conduct hourly rounding and participate in bedside shift report
• Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and behavioral health unit as needed
• Complete unit-specific orientation including classroom training and on-unit shift experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to pass a unit-specific open-book skills examination with a score of 90% or higher during orientation
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; compliance is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Medical Surgical or Orthopedic nursing
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations including those with mental health and/or substance use histories
• Self-directed, adaptable, and open to working in a dynamic unit environment

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling model offers flexibility and work-life balance
• Supportive unit structure includes a charge nurse on every shift and patient care technician coverage