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Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Contract in Mason City, Iowa

Travel to Mason City, Iowa, for a 13-week Orthopedic RN contract providing inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical/telemetry nursing care on 12-hour night shifts. Join an on-site healthcare team and support patients throughout surgical recovery while gaining valuable travel nursing experience in welcoming North Iowa.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Mason City, Iowa
• Specialty: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Orthopedic Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical/telemetry unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 14, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Orthopedic RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Experience in orthopedic, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in an inpatient hospital setting
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills
• Ability to complete required competency verification and onboarding documentation

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to orthopedic and medical-surgical/telemetry patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
• Support patients before and after orthopedic procedures, including pain management and mobility progression
• Monitor surgical sites, wounds, drains, neurovascular status, and other relevant orthopedic findings
• Educate patients and families about recovery, mobility, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Travel Orthopedic RN opportunity in Mason City, Iowa, and join an experienced inpatient nursing team supporting patients through surgical recovery.

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.