Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navy blue scrubs

Holiday coverage

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Med Surg RN for a 13-week night assignment in Sioux City, IA. You will work 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) in a Level 3 Trauma Center, with 2+ years of Med Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Requirements include Iowa or Compact RN license, current BLS, and Epic EMR experience. Travel-friendly, Navy blue scrubs, and limited time-off during holidays are noted. 50+ miles from facility required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Med Surg experience required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Active RN license Iowa or Compact.
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted).
• Valid driver’s license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide Med Surg nursing care on a night shift within a hospital setting.
• Document care and patient status in Epic EMR.
• May float within the same discipline across local campuses.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Med Surg experience

Epic EMR

BLS certification

RN license Iowa/Compact

Night shift experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1
• Posted: 4 days ago

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of Med Surg experience and Epic proficiency at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Sioux City, IA.

Details

• Medical unit (3A Medical) within a hospital setting
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3x12 schedule with every third weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float within the same discipline across local campuses
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Iowa or Compact)
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
• 2+ years of Med Surg experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills checklist specific to Med Surg required
• One supervisory performance reference/evaluation completed within the last two years required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Contribute professional and clinical knowledge as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Navy blue scrub dress code
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
• Limited time-off requests permitted during peak holiday periods (11/26-11/30 and 12/23-1/2)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No local candidates considered; all candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Past UPH FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from working travel assignments in another UPH market within 12 months

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

• $2,182/wk
• Assignment Total (13 weeks): $28,366
• Annual Equivalent (52 weeks): $113,464
• Weekly Wages: $936/wk
• Regular Hours: $26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936
• Weekly Stipends: $1,246/wk
• Lodging: $110.00 x 7 days = $770
• Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,964 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Location

Sioux City, IA

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