Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) opportunity in Atlantic, IA. Start date 08/10/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,105–$2,253, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Nights. This travel position is in a hospital setting under Healthforce Healthcare LLC. OB responsibilities are included within the role, covering labor & delivery, postpartum, and recovery, with the expectation to float to the med-surg floor when obstetric patients are not available.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,105–$2,253 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (including every third weekend)
• Start date: 08/10/2026
• Setting: Hospital environment with obstetric service components
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to obstetric and med-surg patients, including labor & delivery, postpartum, and recovery as needed
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, respond to changes, and implement appropriate interventions
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and record assessments and treatments in the patient record
• Collaborate with obstetric, nursing, and interprofessional teams to coordinate care
• Triage and assess obstetric and postnatal patients, prioritizing safety and timely escalation
• Float to the med-surg floor when there are no obstetric patients to ensure appropriate staffing and patient coverage
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an approved nursing program; licensed as a Registered Nurse
• Licenses/Certifications: Current, active RN license to practice in Iowa; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience: Obstetric services experience (labor & delivery, postpartum, recovery) or equivalent med-surg exposure preferred
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication; ability to work nights and participate in weekend coverage
• Logistics: Able to travel for a 13-week assignment and work in a hospital setting; willingness to float to med-surg when obstetric patients are not available
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support with a dedicated recruiter and assistive services
• Consistent clinical orientation and access to travel-specific resources
• Ongoing contact with a travel-focused support team throughout the assignment
• Clear path to guaranteed hours and a defined 13-week contract
  
  

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  
  

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
  
  

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract
  
  

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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