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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
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.

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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

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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