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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareDubuque, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 46% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Dubuque, Iowa

Explore an Iowa travel nursing opportunity for a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Dubuque, Iowa, with competitive weekly pay and a 13-week assignment. Join a dedicated med-surg nursing team and provide high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital setting.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Location: Dubuque, Iowa
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • End Date: February 28, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Schedule Pattern: Typically three 12-hour shifts per week

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Medical-surgical nursing competency and the ability to care for patients with varied diagnoses and acuity levels
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Completion of required credentialing, competency validation, and onboarding documentation

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Assess, monitor, and document patients’ conditions throughout the nursing shift
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
  • Recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate members of the care team
  • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate effective patient care and discharge planning
  • Educate patients and families regarding care plans, medications, treatment goals, and follow-up needs
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and facility standards

Dubuque is a welcoming Mississippi River community known for its historic character, scenic surroundings, and vibrant local culture. Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nurse opportunity in Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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