Med Surg
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nurse — Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). You'll work as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing direct patient care and clinical expertise across multiple medical-surgical units and flex assignments.
Unit Details
You will float among medical-surgical, telemetry, and ICU/flex units. Patients range from post-operative to acute medical cases requiring telemetry monitoring and medication management. You'll be comfortable reading and measuring telemetry strips, managing critical drips (heparin, PCAs, epidurals, cardizem, nitroglycerin, amiodarone), and working in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience
- Active RN license (Iowa or compact state)
- Active BLS (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military certificates accepted)
- Active ACLS (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military certificates accepted)
- Active NIHSS Certification
- Proficiency with telemetry strip interpretation
- First-time travelers welcome
Schedule & Staffing
- Every other weekend rotation
- Orientation dates: 11/23, 12/7, or 12/21
- Required to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day); limited time-off requests during holiday windows
- On-call and charge/preceptor pay differentials available
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Next Steps
Candidates should be prepared to interview quickly via phone or text.