Med/Surg RN in Sioux City, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Sioux City, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,974/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.83
- Weekly
- $1,974
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,648
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.83/hour — 45% 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, 74 of them in Sioux 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
Join a welcoming team as a Med Surg nurse in Sioux City, Iowa, and experience the challenge of managing a variety of patient cases in a Level 3 Trauma Center setting. In this 13-week travel contract, you'll work 12-hour night shifts, providing critical care and support to patients during the overnight hours. This role offers the opportunity to float within the same discipline across local campuses, giving you a diverse and enriching experience. Your expertise with Epic systems and Heparin drips will be essential, and this assignment is perfect for first-time travelers seeking to build their confidence in a vibrant hospital environment.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather in Sioux City tends to be mild with cool temperatures and generally clear skies, making outdoor exploration comfortable and enjoyable.
Fun Things To Do:
- Food and Drink Tour: Explore local eateries and breweries in downtown Sioux City.
- Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: Visit this historical site and learn about the region’s early explorers.
- Morningside College Campus Walk: Enjoy a peaceful walk through the beautiful campus grounds.
- Historic Sergeant Floyd River Museum: Discover local waterways and maritime history.
- Lewis and Clark State Park (Day Trip): Take a scenic drive and hike along the Missouri River, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Job Specifics:
Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36.0 hours
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