Travel Med Surg RN - $2,133 per week

Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/30/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, days • Employment Type: Travel

About the role

Join a busy 46-bed Medical Surgical Unit caring for a wide variety of post-surgical patients in a supportive, traveler-friendly environment.

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Facility: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital
• Contract: 13 Weeks
• Shifts Available: Days or Nights
• 50-mile local radius (local travelers accepted at a reduced rate)
• Driver’s License required with submission
• Travelers are expected to work 1–2 major holidays if the unit is open

Responsibilities

• Management of cardiac drips:
  • Amiodarone
  • Diltiazem
  • Heparin
  • Dobutamine
  • Milrinone
• Experience with:
  • Chest tubes
  • JP drains
  • 3-way Foley catheters
  • NG tubes
• Float across Med Surg units within St. Luke’s Hospital as needed

Unit Highlights

• 46-bed Medical Surgical Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:
  • Days: 1:4–5
  • Nights: 1:5–6
• Patient population includes all surgical specialties except Orthopedic and Spine
• EMR: EPIC
• Scrub colors: Black or Blue

Requirements

• Minimum 24 months of current Med Surg, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Active Iowa or Compact RN License
• AHA BLS required
• EPIC experience required
• Work history must show 24 months of current Med Surg experience

Assignment Perks

• First-time traveler friendly
• Fast interview process—qualified candidates are typically contacted quickly via phone/text
• Supportive team environment with diverse surgical patient care

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance