Med Surg RN - Full-Time

Med Surg RN Full-Time

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Schedule: Flexible Shifts | Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Salary: $70,803 - $95,596
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Package: Not offered

Why This Role is Different

At HireNow Staffing, we don't present cookie-cutter job listings and we don't want cookie-cutter candidates. If you're a clinical RN who thrives on high-volume med-surg floors, is laser-focused on patient safety, and wants to be part of a hospital that recognizes great nursing, this role in Ottumwa, IA may be your next chapter.

This is not a new-grad starter role or a float assignment this is a core bedside position for experienced RNs ready to take ownership of patient outcomes on a fast-paced general medical/surgical unit.

Must-Haves No Exceptions

️ Active RN license in Iowa or a multistate compact license
️ Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
️ BCLS certification must be current and verifiable
️ Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certificates (Child and Dependent Adult Abuse) required by start date
️ Must be available for full-time schedule with flexibility for rotating weekends/holidays
️ Documented ability to manage 56 patients per shift safely and efficiently

Preferred But Not Required

⭐ Previous Med/Surg or Telemetry experience highly preferred
⭐ Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems
⭐ Charge or preceptor experience is a plus
⭐ Strong understanding of med-surg pharmacology and care protocols

What You'll Do Daily Responsibilities

As a Med Surg RN in Ottumwa, you're at the frontline of patient care, providing holistic, evidence-based nursing to a diverse adult inpatient population. You'll be expected to:

• Complete head-to-toe assessments and individualized care plans

• Administer meds safely and timely using the 10 Rights of Medication Administration

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses, and education

• Recognize and escalate changes in patient conditions with clinical urgency

• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and aides

• Manage IVs, wound care, catheter care, post-op recovery, and telemetry monitoring

• Educate patients and families on discharge needs, medications, and health literacy

• Maintain clean documentation, reduce variance reports, and meet core measures

• Assist in rapid response or code situations as needed

• Be a team player who can help a colleague, manage stress, and stay solutions-focused

• Provide input into QI efforts and performance improvement initiatives

You'll Be a Great Fit If You

Work efficiently without compromising patient safety
Know how to prioritize in a unit that doesn't stop moving
Ask questions, speak up for your patients, and hold yourself accountable
Can juggle complex discharge plans while maintaining compassion
See yourself not just as a nurse, but as a care coordinator and patient advocate

What You'll Gain

$15,000 sign-on bonus
Opportunities for advancement within a respected regional hospital
Join a culture that values bedside nurses and invests in retention
Daily collaboration with strong unit leaders and support staff
Internal continuing education, mentorship, and career development

Who Should Not Apply

RNs looking to avoid bedside patient care
Applicants unwilling to work rotating weekends or holidays
Candidates without valid Iowa licensure or required abuse reporter certificates
Those uncomfortable with high-volume patient loads or electronic documentation

Next Steps

If you're a sharp, dependable RN ready to lead patient care on a dynamic med-surg unit apply today through HireNow Staffing. Well fast-track your application with priority access to the hiring manager.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/L67Y8Y65