You'll fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system.
Posted Oct 1
Shift and hours
8-hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
CVOR · Hospital Travel Registered Nurse, RN, CVOR
License
RN license Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.Valid RN license for the state you'll practice in
Term
13 weeks · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Valid RN license for the state you'll practice inValid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
Certification
Specialty credentials such as ACLS and TNCCRequired to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc).
Certification
BLS, ACLS and PALS through American Heart AssociationBLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing schoolGraduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
18 months recent clinical experience in Med Surg, Tele or PCUMinimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
Experience
2 years recent clinical experience in critical care, surgical, maternal, ED or behavioral health
What it pays
Against similar roles
Top of Iowa travel payIowa travel postings that state pay run $1,950/week to $2,760/week, the middle half $2,140/week to $2,660/week, across 160 postings.
BenefitsLicense and certification reimbursement per assignmentReimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
Benefits403B program participationOpportunity to participate in 403B program
DailyPay
License and Certification Reimbursement
403(b)
The role and schedule
Floating
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and/or regionsQualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Travel
Nationwide or regional travel assignmentsNationwide and Regional opportunities available!
Travel
Local regional or national travel, your choiceYou’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally - your choice!
Details
Variety of practice settingsVariety of Practice Settings
Details
Travel and per diem opportunities availableTravel and Per Diem opportunities available
Details
Assignment at MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Iowa
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What you will do
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits
Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
Variety of Practice Settings
Learning Opportunities
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information
FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Job Details
LOCATION: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Iowa
Start date: asap
Weeks: 13
HOURS: 5x8 SHIFT: Day
Gross weekly rate: $3,320
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
What's around it?
Mercyone NORTH IOWA Medical Center · Mason City, IA
Neighborhoods+Neighborhoods in Mason City show a noticeable split in residential appeal. Areas on the south side and the southeast quadrant are broadly regarded by locals as attractive and well-kept places to live, though residents note occasional train noise from nearby rail lines. In contrast, local discussions frequently caution newcomers against looking in the North Federal corridor and sections of the north end due to pockets of neglected housing stock. Outlying and higher-tier residential areas identified regionally include Portland, Central Heights / Emery, and Mason City Northeast.
Neighborhoods in Mason City show a noticeable split in residential appeal. Areas on the south side and the southeast quadrant are broadly regarded by locals as attractive and well-kept places to live, though residents note occasional train noise from nearby rail lines.
In contrast, local discussions frequently caution newcomers against looking in the North Federal corridor and sections of the north end due to pockets of neglected housing stock. Outlying and higher-tier residential areas identified regionally include Portland, Central Heights / Emery, and Mason City Northeast.
Getting around+Commuting in Mason City is exceptionally brief and straightforward, earning top marks from residents for minimal traffic congestion. The city functions as a regional hub with direct highway connections, allowing healthcare workers to navigate across town or reach regional facilities without major delays. Most drives within the city take only minutes, and parking across residential neighborhoods and commercial areas is ample and stress-free.
Commuting in Mason City is exceptionally brief and straightforward, earning top marks from residents for minimal traffic congestion. The city functions as a regional hub with direct highway connections, allowing healthcare workers to navigate across town or reach regional facilities without major delays.
Most drives within the city take only minutes, and parking across residential neighborhoods and commercial areas is ample and stress-free.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by extensive greenway corridors and regional trail networks, including paved walking and cycling trails that link the heart of town out to the Lime Creek Nature Center for wildlife observation and nature programs. Cyclists have access to over 100 miles of scenic regional bike trails, alongside newer facilities like the Prairie Rock Trails and a local bike park. Water enthusiasts utilize local launch points for canoeing and kayaking, while municipal recreation options span golf courses, an aquatic center, pickleball, and tennis courts.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by extensive greenway corridors and regional trail networks, including paved walking and cycling trails that link the heart of town out to the Lime Creek Nature Center for wildlife observation and nature programs. Cyclists have access to over 100 miles of scenic regional bike trails, alongside newer facilities like the Prairie Rock Trails and a local bike park.
Water enthusiasts utilize local launch points for canoeing and kayaking, while municipal recreation options span golf courses, an aquatic center, pickleball, and tennis courts.
Mason City stands out as a unique cultural enclave on the north Iowa prairie, serving as Meredith Willson's real-life River City and home to the world's last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel, the Historic Park Inn. For relocating nurses, the town offers an easygoing lifestyle where rush-hour congestion is practically nonexistent and parking is simple across the medical and business districts. Healthcare workers typically settle into well-regarded residential pockets on the south and southeast sides, avoiding more industrial or neglected pockets along the North Federal corridor. Downtime can be spent cycling the trails out to Lime Creek Nature Center, sampling Greek-style filet at the historic Northwestern Steakhouse, or grabbing morning brews at Cabin Coffee Co. While the community offers genuine warmth and a manageable pace, newcomers must adjust to freezing Midwestern winters and an entertainment scene that can feel quiet, with teenagers and young adults sometimes yearning for more indoor amenities. When bigger-city dining, major concerts, or airport hubs are needed, both Minneapolis and Des Moines sit an easy two-hour drive along regional highway corridors.
