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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.86
Weekly
$1,795
Yearly (full-time)
$93,340
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 15, 2026

This job pays about $49.86/hour — 32% 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

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Mason City, Iowa

Join a Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing team in Mason City, IA, and bring your clinical expertise to this 13-week travel nursing opportunity. This assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for adult medical, surgical, orthopedic, and cardiac monitoring patients. Mason City offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, and a relaxed Midwestern setting for a rewarding professional and personal experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Mason City, Iowa
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
  • Start Date: November 15, 2026
  • End Date: February 13, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry with an orthopedic patient population
  • Openings: 1

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to care for adult medical, surgical, orthopedic, and telemetry patients
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet the travel assignment schedule
  • Successful completion of required credentialing, competency validation, and onboarding requirements

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and other vital clinical indicators, responding appropriately to changes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely according to established orders and clinical standards
  • Care for patients recovering from surgical and orthopedic procedures
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care
  • Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team
  • Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a safe, organized patient care environment

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse travel assignment in Mason City, Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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