American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring Heparin experience and an active Iowa or compact RN license. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 19
Shift and hours
Nights, 3x12hrs · 12-hour shifts · 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med/Surg unit · Hospital Med/Surg unit specializing in Medical/Nephrology patientsMedical/Nephrology patients
License
RN license Active RN license (Iowa or Compact)Active Iowa or Compact RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 12, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active Iowa or Compact RN licenseActive RN license (Iowa or Compact)Check your license
Certification
BLS certificationBLS certification required (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
Valid driver's licenseValid driver's license required for consideration
Also asks
Skills checklist specific to Med/SurgSkills checklist specific to Med/Surg required
Also asks
One supervisory reference/performance evaluation completed within the last two yearsOne supervisory reference/performance evaluation completed within the last two years required
In range for Iowa travel rolesIowa travel postings that state pay run $1,940/week to $2,760/week, the middle half $2,130/week to $2,660/week, across 145 postings.
Travel package
Housing provided
Benefits
Top Compensation Packages
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
More benefits (3)
Licensure Reimbursement
Travel Allowances
Continuing Education
The role and schedule
Charting
EpicUses Epic EMR
Floating
Floating within the same discipline across local campusesFloating required within the same discipline across local campuses
Day to day
Contribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care teamContribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Weekends
Every other weekend requiredEvery other weekend required
On call
No on-call requirementsNo on-call requirements
Start
Oct 12, 2026Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
Holidays
Coverage required for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
Details
Level 3 Trauma CenterLocated within a Level 3 Trauma Center
Travel
Floating across local campuses
Details
First-time travelers are welcome to applyFirst-time travelers are welcome to apply
Details
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facilityCandidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Details
Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) ineligible within 12 monthsPast UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months
Details
Limited time-off requests permitted during November and December holiday periodsLimited time-off requests permitted during the November and December holiday periods
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring Heparin experience and an active Iowa or compact RN license.
Details
Med/Surg unit specializing in Medical/Nephrology patients
Located within a Level 3 Trauma Center
Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Every other weekend required
No on-call requirements
Floating required within the same discipline across local campuses
Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
Active RN license (Iowa or Compact)
BLS certification required (AHA preferred; ARC or US Military accepted)
Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
Heparin administration experience required
Mandatory Reporter certification required
Valid driver's license required for consideration
Skills checklist specific to Med/Surg required
One supervisory reference/performance evaluation completed within the last two years required
Additional Information
Contribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care team
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months
Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
Limited time-off requests permitted during the November and December holiday periods
