Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics night shift position at a Level III trauma acute care facility, requiring an active IA or Compact RN license and a minimum of one year of experience.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting, Med/Surg Orthopedics unit with 28 beds plus 22 overflow capacity
- Patient population includes total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), fractures, COPD, diabetes, wounds, sepsis, pneumonia, CHF, oncology, dementia, ETOH/drug abuse, and other general medical-surgical diagnoses
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; CNAs/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
- Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
- IV drips on the unit include Heparin, IV antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics; RNs are not required to titrate drips
- Telemetry monitors available at the main nurses' station; monitor techs are based in the ICU
- Epic EMR used on this unit
- 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); self-scheduling
- Every third weekend required; Friday and Saturday nights are considered the weekend for nights
- Floating required to PCU and McDermott (behavioral health) units
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active IA or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
- Current BLS certification required; pending certifications are not accepted
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Driver's license required for consideration and will be used to verify permanent address
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Additional Information
- Orientation consists of one week of classroom training followed by one 12-hour shift on the unit
- A pass/fail open-book exam is administered during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is required to continue the assignment
- Unit emphasizes hourly rounding and bedside shift report; travelers are expected to be flexible, self-directed, and adaptable to change
- Floating may occur to the PCU and behavioral health units
- Navy blue scrubs required; artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
- All requested time off must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-694280. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.