Travel Med Surg Ortho RN - $2,095 per week
thrive staffingCouncil Bluffs, IA
$2,095 per week
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thrive staffingCouncil Bluffs, IASenior L5
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Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg Ortho unit. The position is primarily night shifts and offers an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population.
Position Overview
Unit: Med Surg Ortho
Unit Type: Medical Surgical
Shift Length: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experienceBLS Certification
Job Responsibilities:
The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients within the Med Surg Ortho unit.
Duties include:
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
- Educate patients and families regarding health management
- Participate in hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting
- Patient Population
- The unit serves a diverse patient demographic, including:
- Total knees
- Total hips
- Shoulder replacements
- Patients with COPD, diabetes, dementia, and various other medical conditions
- Team Structure
Nurse to Patient Ratio:
1:5Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, with a ratio of 1:10 Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and will take an assignment Scheduling and Orientation
Shifts: , Self-scheduling available
Weekend requirement: Every third weekend (Friday and Saturday) Orientation includes classroom sessions followed by hands-on training on the unit Dress CodeThe dress code is navy blue scrubs, and scrubs will be provided. Additional NotesWe are looking for candidates who are flexible, self-directed, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment. The primary patient population is low to middle class, with some patients facing homelessness and mental health or addiction histories. Thrive Staffing Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$2,095 per week
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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