Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Cedar Rapids, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402!

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical unit serving as the facility's stroke unit, with a night shift patient ratio of 1:6
• Safely administer medications including heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone as ordered
• Care for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke patients, utilizing NIH Stroke Scale assessment skills
• Float between Medical Surgical and Stepdown units as needed
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using EPIC EMR
• Participate in required holiday coverage during designated summer holidays

• Active Iowa RN license (verified through Nursys or State of Iowa)
• Minimum of 12 months of Medical Surgical experience required; minimum of 18 months of total hospital or medical center nursing experience required
• 24 months of current Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Oncology, or Neurology experience reflected in work history
• Demonstrated experience administering heparin, cardizem, and amiodarone
• Experience caring for neurology patients
• Active BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Valid driver's license
• Med Surg, Oncology, or Neurology-specific skills checklist

• Experience caring for oncology patients
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (may be obtained during onboarding)
• EPIC EMR experience
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
• Work on a specialized stroke unit gaining valuable neurological and Medical Surgical experience in a supportive clinical environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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