Travel RN for Rural Critical Access — Housing & Travel

Sweetwater Care; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to broaden clinical work

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Nurse to deliver direct patient care in rural Critical Access Hospitals and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families within a travel-based role.

Qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year in acute care; ACLS/PALS are preferred. A flexible travel schedule and a commitment to rural communities are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in acute care settings; rural healthcare experience a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per clinical protocols and standards.
• Assess patients and implement evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments with safety and effectiveness.
• Monitor vital signs and outcomes; adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and resources.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers; ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records per regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure (US state)

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS optional

Acute care experience

Strong clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Nurse to deliver direct patient care in rural Critical Access Hospitals and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families within a travel-based role.

Qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year in acute care; ACLS/PALS are preferred. A flexible travel schedule and a commitment to rural communities are essential.