Description Med Surg RN | Ottumwa, IA | Up to $95.6K + Sign-On Medical-Surgical Nursing | Hospital-Based | Ottumwa, Iowa Kerry Martin, MSN, RN Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 608-216-2928 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928. Heartline Staffing is hiring a Med Surg RN in Ottumwa, Iowa. POSITION OVERVIEW • Provide age-appropriate medical-surgical nursing care in a hospital setting • Complete physical and psychosocial assessments and individualize nursing care plans using an interdisciplinary team approach • Join a regional hospital serving Southeast Iowa with a broad range of services, including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics • Prior Med/Surg experience preferred but not required WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT • Salary range of $70,803 – $95,596 • Sign-on bonus • Prior Med/Surg experience not required • Collaborative, team-based care environment • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Retirement plan and paid time off SCHEDULE & PRACTICE MODEL • In-person Medical-Surgical unit role • Flexibility with schedule to support department staffing coverage • Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Complete physical and psychosocial assessments of assigned patients • Create, update, and individualize nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team • Implement and contribute to the medical plan of care • Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders • Document patient care and responses to care • Prepare and administer medications using the 10 rights of medication administration • Exercise safe judgment in decision-making and function within legal scope of practice • Convey risk and safety concerns to leadership in a timely manner and complete variance reports as needed • Participate in unit goals and quality improvement projects • Support the growth and development of team members • Complete mandatory in-services, required training, continuing education, and competencies COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Salary: $70,803 – $95,596 • Sign-on bonus • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan • Paid time off Requirements • Graduate of a Registered Nursing program REQUIRED • Current Iowa RN license or multistate license allowing practice in Iowa REQUIRED • Current BLS (BCLS) certification REQUIRED • Iowa Mandatory Reporter certificates (Child and Dependent Adult Abuse) upon hire REQUIRED • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate nursing care in line with Joint Commission and CMS expectations • Flexibility and adaptability to changes in nursing practice • Prior Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred, but not required • Medical-Surgical certification preferred, but not required Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.