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Med Surg RN | Ottumwa, IA | Up to $95.6K + Sign-On

$71k to $96k

Ottumwa, IAPosted Oct 16, 2026

Against the United States typical range

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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: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com 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 .

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