
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newton, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.86
- Weekly
- $1,795
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,340
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 08/30/2026
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 12 of them in Newton.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Newton, Iowa
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Newton, IA: Join a dynamic medical-surgical telemetry team and use your clinical expertise in a supportive inpatient care environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in a well-rounded Med/Surg Telemetry unit, serving patients who need close cardiac monitoring and high-quality nursing care. Newton, Iowa offers a welcoming Midwestern community, convenient amenities, and a friendly small-city atmosphere.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Setting: Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit
- Location: Newton, Iowa 50208
- Start Date: 08/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience required
- Experience in inpatient nursing, patient assessment, and clinical monitoring preferred
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Comfort working night shifts and participating in weekend coverage as needed
- Basic clinical competency in telemetry monitoring, prioritization, and patient care coordination
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Monitor telemetry patterns and promptly report changes in patient condition
- Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and support treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and discharge preparation
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and on time
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel assignment
- Opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills in cardiac and telemetry nursing
- Supportive inpatient care team and collaborative hospital setting
- Experience the benefits of travel nursing in Newton, Iowa
Apply now to explore this travel Registered Nurse job in Newton, Iowa and join a team committed to excellent patient care.
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.
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.