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Med/Surg | RN

GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
08/23/2026

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 44% 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) - Mason City, Iowa

Bring your Med/Surg expertise to a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Mason City, IA. This Medical-Surgical RN opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts in a supportive acute care inpatient setting with a welcoming Midwest community, local parks, dining, and year-round activities.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Setting: Acute care inpatient unit
  • Location: Mason City, IA 50401
  • Start Date: 08/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the appropriate state
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent medical/surgical nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
  • Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients
  • Monitor patient status, complete assessments, and document care accurately in the electronic health record
  • Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and nursing standards
  • Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
  • Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional patient care environment

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN job in Mason City, Iowa, and join a healthcare 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.

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