Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Job Summary (List Format):
- Interview Process: Rapid interviews via phone call or text from a 405 area code.
- Local Radius Rule: No candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility.
- Employee Separation Policy: Former UPH FTE or PRN employees (including float pool) cannot accept travel assignments at another UPH market within 12 months; does not apply to previous UPH travelers.
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 1-2 out of 3 upcoming holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day for summer; similar policy for winter holidays unless unit is closed).
- Unit Details:
- Patient Types: Medical Surgical, all surgical cases except ortho and spine.
- Patient Ratios: 1:4/5 (days), 1:5/6 (nights).
- Bed Size: 46.
- Scrubs: Black or Blue.
- Required Drips: Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Heparin, Dobutamine, Milrinone.
- Floating: Traveler will float across Med Surg units at St. Luke’s Hospital.
- Scheduling & Compensation:
- Orientation: 16 hours.
- EMR: EPIC.
- OT/Holiday Pay: 1.15x rate.
- Call Back: 1.5x rate, 2-hour minimum.
- On Call Pay: $9/hr.
- Charge/Precepting Pay: $6/hr.
- OT Billable: After 40 hours/week for 36-40 hr schedules; after 48 hours for 48 hr/week schedules.
- Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 24 months of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Med Surg experience.
- First-time travelers welcome.
- Proficient with EPIC EMR.
- Experience with specific drips and equipment (amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, dobutamine, milrinone; chest tubes, JP drains, 3-way Foley, NG tubes).
- Submission Requirements:
- Work history/resume with 24 months of current Med Surg experience.
- Medical Surgical-specific skills checklist.
- Active Iowa or Compact RN license at time of submission.
- Professional reference from a supervisor/manager within past 24 months (preferred).
- Driver’s License (required).
- Active BLS (AHA or ARC) certification.
- Facility: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, Iowa.
- Additional Information: Orientation dates available (11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7).
- Certifications Required: BLS (AHA).
- State License: Iowa or Compact RN.
Med Ninjas Job ID #19701. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
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