Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,050 to $2,250 per week in Waterloo, IA

RN - Med Surg | Waterloo, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Medical-Surgical nursing is where strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and compassionate patient care come together. Every shift can bring a new diagnosis, a new challenge, and a new opportunity to make a difference.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (RN - Med Surg) to join a dedicated healthcare team in Waterloo, IA. If you’re confident managing diverse patient needs and thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (RN - Med Surg)
• Location: Waterloo, IA
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$2,050 to $2,250

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care to medical-surgical patients
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, intake and output, oxygen saturation, and other clinical indicators
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor IV lines, central lines, drains, catheters, wound sites, and other patient-care devices
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and post-operative nursing care
• Monitor patients with acute and chronic medical conditions and identify potential complications
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Assist with admissions, transfers, procedures, treatments, and discharge planning
• Provide pain management and evaluate patient responses to medications and interventions
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Promote fall prevention, infection control, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and overall patient safety
• Respond appropriately to rapid responses, emergencies, and code situations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, CNAs, case managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Support continuity of care and effective discharge planning
• Follow facility policies, HIPAA requirements, infection prevention standards, and medication-safety procedures
• Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current NIHSS Certification required based on facility requirements
• Strong knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practices
• Experience caring for patients with multiple acute and chronic conditions
• Strong medication administration and IV therapy skills
• Experience with patient assessment, wound care, and post-operative care
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple patient-care needs effectively
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable working night shifts
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care