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

Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg/Orthopedic unit serving a diverse patient population including post-surgical (total knees, total hips, shoulder replacements), COPD, CHF, oncology, sepsis, pneumonia, and patients with mental health and/or addiction histories. Administer and monitor set-rate drips including heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics (titration of drips is not required).

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501!

Job ID: 901477
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Orthopedics
Location

Council Bluffs, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Self-Scheduling | Every Third Weekend Required (Friday & Saturday nights)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg/Orthopedic unit serving a diverse patient population including post-surgical (total knees, total hips, shoulder replacements), COPD, CHF, oncology, sepsis, pneumonia, and patients with mental health and/or addiction histories
• Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:5, with nurse aide/patient care tech support at a 1:10 ratio
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics (titration of drips is not required)
• Participate in hourly rounding and conduct bedside shift reports in accordance with unit standards
• Float within scope of practice as needed - travelers are expected to be flexible and self-directed
• Complete a unit-required open-book skills assessment during orientation with a minimum passing score of 90%

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of Iowa
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Valid driver's license required at time of submittal (used to verify radius eligibility)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold or have held (within the past year) a full-time, part-time, or PRN position with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; compliance is required as a condition of the contract

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Med Surg or Orthopedic nursing setting
• Comfort working with patients experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use histories
• Adaptable, self-directed candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and embrace change

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling model offers flexibility and work-life balance within a structured team environment
• Supportive unit culture with charge nurse coverage every shift and dedicated patient care tech assistance