First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract **Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.** Department: Med Surg / Ortho *Certifications Required: BLS* PRESCREEN+AUTO OFFER - Beds: 28 plus 22 overflow - Ratios: 1:05 - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Total knees, total hips, should replacements, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, dementia, oncology, fractures-hips, ankles; sepsis, pneumonia, cholelithiasis, ambulatory dysfunction, appendicitis, acute respiratory distress, CHF, dementia, ETOH/drug abuse - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombics, narcotics - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10 - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Monitor techs in ICU. There are monitors on the unit at the main nurses station. - Shifts & Scheduling: 0630-1900, 1830-0700 / Self-scheduling - Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend- Friday and Saturday are considered the weekend for nights - Floating Requirements: Will float to PCU and McDermott (behavioral health) - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Navy Blue - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: First week is classroom orientation, then 1-12 hour shift on the unit - Additional Notes: Unit focuses on hourly rounding and bedside shift report, Looking for candidates who like change and want to learn. Travelers need to be flexible and self-directed. Primary patient population is Caucasian, low to middle class. We do have patients who are homeless and have mental health and/or addiction history Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity within the past year RTO needed upfront - Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
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At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
| Location | Council Bluffs, IA |
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