
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Mason City, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 8/2/2026
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 48 of them in Mason City.
- 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
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Night Shift in Mason City, IA
Travel RN Med/Surg night shift opportunity in Mason City, Iowa. Join a supportive acute care hospital team and deliver high-quality bedside nursing care in a rewarding Medical/Surgical travel assignment.
Join a dynamic Med/Surg nursing team for a rewarding travel assignment in Mason City, Iowa. This opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality bedside care in a supportive acute care environment while enjoying a welcoming Midwest community known for its friendly pace, local charm, and easy access to parks, arts, and dining.
Job Details
- Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Unit
- Setting: Medical/Surgical Unit
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 8/2/2026
- End Date: 10/31/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Mason City, IA 50401
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Experience supporting orthopedic and post-surgical patient populations is a plus
- Flexibility to work night shift schedules and maintain reliable attendance
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to adult medical/surgical patients
- Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
- Administer medications and treatments according to care plans
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Monitor for changes in condition and respond promptly to patient needs
- Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Document care accurately and maintain a high standard of clinical quality
Apply now to join this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Mason City, Iowa and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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