Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Med Surg/Telemetry RN for a night shift position at a Level 3 Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of Med Surg/Tele experience and an active IA or compact RN license.

• Surgical-urology Med Surg/Telemetry unit caring for post-op patients requiring overnight stays
• Patient population includes prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgery, and thyroidectomy cases
• Administers Heparin drips as part of patient care
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to other Med Surg/Tele units and across local campuses required

• Active Iowa (IA) or compact RN license required
• 2+ years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Supervisory reference/performance evaluation completed within the last 2 years required
• Valid driver's license required
• Skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Tele required

• Contributes professional and clinical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Located at a Level 3 Trauma Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are restricted from travel assignments in other UPH markets within 12 months
• Navy blue scrub dress code
• Required to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)
• Limited to 1 day off request during the designated November and December holiday blackout periods

American Traveler Job  #P-770214. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.