ESTIMATED WEEKLY PAY

updated november 5, 2026
$2,527/wk

Pay breakdown

Weekly gross$2,527/wk

Shift

12h Night

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Iowa
IA

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,527 per week

Jobg8 · Sioux City, Iowa

12h Night ShiftTravel
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
IA
Start date
Oct 30, 2026
Shift
12h Night
Specialty
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Job type
Travel
About this assignment

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 9 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary (List Format):

- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing and managing patient care using professional/clinical knowledge.
- Care for patients primarily in Med Surg and Oncology units; patient types include orthopedic, urology, general surgery, oncology, and medical cases.
- Utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation.
- Required to work 36-40 hours/week (OT billable after 40), or 48 hours/week (OT billable after 48).
- Participate in orientation (dates: 10/26, 11/9).
- Required to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day); limited time off requests during holiday periods.
- Administer drips including Heparin, PCA, and epidural; chemo if certified.
- Must be able to float within discipline across local campuses as needed.
- Required to wear navy blue scrubs.
- May be eligible for charge/precept ($6/hr), on-call ($9/hr), and call back pay (1.5x multiplier, 2-hour minimum).
- No local candidates; must live at least 50 miles from the facility.
- Must have at least 2 years of Med Surg and/or Oncology experience; high-acuity care experience preferred.
- First-time travelers accepted; previous travel experience preferred.
- Must provide work history, Med Surg-specific skills checklist, 1 supervisory reference within last 2 years, active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, and a valid driver's license.
- Iowa state license required (compact allowed).
- Facility is a Level 3 Trauma Center (UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's, Sioux City, IA).
- Employee separation policy: Former FTE/PRN employees of UPH float pool ineligible for travel roles in another market within 12 months; does not apply to previous UPH travelers.

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

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
Agency Overview

Jobg8

A leading healthcare staffing agency connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding travel assignments across the United States.

Quick Summary

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    Salary:$2,527/wk
  • •
    Location:Sioux City, Iowa, 51101
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    Shift:12h Night
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    Start Date:Oct 30, 2026

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