Travel Med Surg Ortho RN - $2,163 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #764582. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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