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 | 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