Travel Med Surg/Telemetry RN - $2,239 per week

About the Role

Travel RN position in Med Surg / Telemetry at a 21-bed Medical-Surgical unit in Denison, Iowa. This is a 13-week contract with a start date of 09/07/2026, offering 36 hours per week on night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with respiratory conditions, pneumonia, post-op orthopedic (hip/knee), wound care, cardiac/telemetry, occasional pediatrics, urology, and skilled-care needs.
• Set up and use BiPAP equipment.
• Recognize basic cardiac rhythms and monitor telemetry strips.
• Administer medications, including Cardizem, insulin, and heparin drips.
• Work in a 1:5 patient ratio (occasionally 1:6) with approximately 3 nurses per shift.
• Participate in self-scheduling and block scheduling as needed.
• Float to other units as required (Med-Surg/Telemetry RNs do not float to OB; OB nurses may float to Med-Surg/Telemetry).

Requirements

• 2 years of specialty experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and reading strips.
• Ability to work with Mindray telemetry monitors.
• Critical Access Hospital experience highly preferred.
• Cerner experience preferred; training may be provided for the right candidate.
• Minimum 50-mile distance requirement (no local clinicians).

Qualifications

• AHA BLS (required).
• AHA ACLS (required).
• AHA PALS (required).

Unit Details

• 21-bed Medical-Surgical unit with an average census of 8–10 patients.
• Typical patient population includes respiratory conditions, post-op orthopedic, wound care, cardiac/telemetry, occasional pediatrics, urology, and skilled-care patients.
• 2 shifts of unit orientation/precepting typically provided.
• Schedules are prepared ~2 weeks in advance, with ~6 weeks scheduled at a time.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any professional color.
• Housing leads may be available.
• Strong candidates may be considered even with limited BiPAP experience (RT/paramedics/EMTs can assist).

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

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