Med Surg RN - Full-Time

Med Surg RN Full-Time

Location: Ottumwa Iowa
Schedule: Flexible Shifts Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Salary: $70803 - $95596
Sign-On Bonus: $15000
Relocation Package: Not offered

Why This Role is Different

At HireNow Staffing we dont present cookie-cutter job listings and we dont want cookie-cutter candidates. If youre 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 Youll Do Daily Responsibilities

As a Med Surg RN in Ottumwa youre at the frontline of patient care providing holistic evidence-based nursing to a diverse adult inpatient population. Youll 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

Youll Be a Great Fit If You

Work efficiently without compromising patient safety
Know how to prioritize in a unit that doesnt 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 Youll Gain

$15000 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 youre 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.

Ottumwa Iowa
Schedule: Flexible Shifts Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Salary: $70803 - $95596
Sign-On Bonus: $15000
Relocation Package: Not offered

Why This Role is Different

At HireNow Staffing we dont present cookie-cutter job listings and we dont want cookie-cutter candidates.

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