Med Surg RN | Ottumwa, IA | Up to $95.6K + Sign-On

Med Surg RN | Ottumwa, IA | Up to $95.6K + Sign-On
Medical-Surgical Nursing | Hospital-Based | Ottumwa, Iowa

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 608-216-2928
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Med Surg RN in Ottumwa, Iowa.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Provide age-appropriate medical-surgical nursing care in a hospital setting
• Complete physical and psychosocial assessments and individualize nursing care plans using an interdisciplinary team approach
• Join a regional hospital serving Southeast Iowa with a broad range of services, including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics
• Prior Med/Surg experience preferred but not required

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
• Salary range of $70,803 – $95,596
• Sign-on bonus
• Prior Med/Surg experience not required
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan and paid time off

SCHEDULE & PRACTICE MODEL
• In-person Medical-Surgical unit role
• Flexibility with schedule to support department staffing coverage
• Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Complete physical and psychosocial assessments of assigned patients
• Create, update, and individualize nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Implement and contribute to the medical plan of care
• Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders
• Document patient care and responses to care
• Prepare and administer medications using the 10 rights of medication administration
• Exercise safe judgment in decision-making and function within legal scope of practice
• Convey risk and safety concerns to leadership in a timely manner and complete variance reports as needed
• Participate in unit goals and quality improvement projects
• Support the growth and development of team members
• Complete mandatory in-services, required training, continuing education, and competencies

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary: $70,803 – $95,596
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program REQUIRED
• Current Iowa RN license or multistate license allowing practice in Iowa REQUIRED
• Current BLS (BCLS) certification REQUIRED
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter certificates (Child and Dependent Adult Abuse) upon hire REQUIRED
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate nursing care in line with Joint Commission and CMS expectations
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in nursing practice
• Prior Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Medical-Surgical certification preferred, but not required

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.