Travel Med Surg​/Ortho Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Orthopedic

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

• Self-scheduling available

• Every third weekend requirement (Friday and Saturday considered weekend for nights)

• Patient ratio of 1:5 with 28 beds plus 22 overflow beds

• May float to PCU and McDermott (behavioral health)

• BLS certification required

• Must pass open book exam during orientation with 90% or higher to continue employment

• Navy blue scrub color required

• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination

• Driver's license required at submittal

• Must live more than 50 miles from facility

• Cannot be employed with any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within past year

• Epic charting system

• First week classroom orientation followed by one 12-hour shift on unit

• Care for patients with total knees, total hips, shoulder replacements, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, dementia, oncology, fractures, sepsis, pneumonia, and other medical-surgical conditions

• Unit focuses on hourly rounding and bedside shift report

• Must be flexible, self-directed, and enjoy learning new skills

• Work with charge nurse who takes patient assignment and nurse aids with 1:10 ratio

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive medical-surgical orthopedic unit that provides specialized care for patients requiring orthopedic procedures and general medical-surgical services. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with structured orientation programs and evidence-based practices including hourly rounding and bedside reporting. The organization serves a diverse patient population and emphasizes continuous learning and professional development for nursing staff.

Location:

Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs offers a strategic location along the Missouri River with easy access to the Omaha metropolitan area, providing urban amenities while maintaining a smaller city feel. The area features historic attractions, recreational opportunities, and a growing economy, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus