Med/Surg RN in Ottumwa, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Ottumwa, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,739/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.31
- Weekly
- $1,739
- Yearly (full-time)
- $90,428
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $48.31/hour — 28% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 690 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 27 of them in Ottumwa.
- Pay in these listings: $18.06 – $112/hour, median $58.51/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.73/hour across 387 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN caring primarily for adult patients in Ottumwa, Iowa. You will work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., providing bedside care across medical-surgical and telemetry services with support from CNAs and LPNs. This assignment offers a 36-hour weekly guarantee, with a 48-hour guarantee available by request, and may include floating within a 25-mile radius. BLS and HWC are required; ACLS is a plus but not required. Travel experience is preferred, though it is not required.
Weather:
Ottumwa typically enjoys crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings during this time of year, with colorful scenery and occasional rain. Pack layers and a light jacket so you can enjoy both outdoor activities and cozy local spots.
Fun Things To Do:
• Nature: Explore the trails, lake, and wooded scenery at Lake Wapello State Park.
• Local Culture: Visit the Wapello County Historical Museum and learn about the area’s heritage.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Pella exploring its charming downtown, specialty shops, and Dutch-inspired architecture.
• Day Trip: Head to Des Moines for museums, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
• Outdoors: Enjoy fishing, boating, or a relaxed picnic at Rathbun Lake.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Ottumwa, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed, with 48 hours available by request
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