Travel
Med Surg Tele
Sioux City, IA
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – 13-Week Contract
Location: Sioux City, IA
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour days | Every other weekend required
Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Multiple orientation dates available (11/23, 12/7, 12/21)
About the Role
You'll join the interdisciplinary team in a medical-surgical telemetry unit, providing direct care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; respond to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips (heparin, PCAs, epidurals, cardizem, nitroglycerin, amiodarone)
- Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and the care team on discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and discharge instructions
- Document assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR
- Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (Iowa or compact license)
- 2+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
- BLS (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
- ACLS (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
- NIHSS Certification
- Demonstrated competency in telemetry/EKG interpretation
- Current Driver's License
- Supervisory reference (within 2 years)
BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy. First-time travelers welcome.
Additional Details
- May float to adjacent units (med-surg, cardiac, and ICU) as needed
- Holiday requirements: Must work 2 of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day); limited time-off requests during holiday windows
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- Out-of-state candidates preferred