Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in West Union, Iowa

Start your next travel nursing job in West Union, Iowa, and bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative medical-surgical team serving a close-knit rural community. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Med/Surg RN who is confident working independently in a Critical Access Hospital and enjoys making a meaningful difference for patients across the care continuum. West Union offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, scenic northeast Iowa surroundings, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: West Union, Iowa
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts with a posted shift window of approximately 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; rotating schedules may be assigned according to unit needs
• Healthcare Setting: Level IV, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a 20-bed Med/Surg unit
• Patient Population: Acute, observation, skilled-care, same-day surgical, and occasional pediatric patients
• Float: Float to like units as needed
• Call: Optional low-census call when mutually agreed upon; emergency callback may require a 30-minute response time

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous Critical Access Hospital experience is required
• Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and AHA PALS certifications
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Experience caring for patients younger than 18 years of age
• EPIC electronic health record charting experience preferred
• Ability to practice independently, adapt to changing patient needs, and support a small, team-oriented healthcare environment
• Previous charge nurse experience strongly preferred, with the ability to serve as charge nurse backup

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg patients across acute, observation, skilled-care, and same-day surgical services
• Complete patient assessments, administer medications, implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Manage a typical patient assignment of 3 to 4 patients, with assignments of up to 5 patients as needed
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Care for occasional pediatric patients in accordance with established protocols
• Float to comparable units and assist with changing departmental needs
• Support charge nurse functions and help coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Promote teamwork by assisting colleagues and helping orient or train less experienced nurses
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations while maintaining a resilient, professional, and patient-focused approach

Apply now for this Med/Surg travel nursing opportunity in West Union, Iowa, and join a dedicated Critical Access Hospital healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.