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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Council Bluffs for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Council Bluffs, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Council Bluffs, Iowa. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Council Bluffs area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Council Bluffs’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Council Bluffs and surrounding areas earned about $1,964 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,897 to $2,090 per week. The Council Bluffs MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Council Bluffs proper like CHI – Mercy – Council Bluffs with more facilities in nearby areas like Glenwood, Missouri Valley and Shenandoah to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Council Bluffs. The earliest start date in Council Bluffs is Apr 25, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,129 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Council Bluffs is May 26, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,440 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Council Bluffs including 13 weeks.

Council Bluffs is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Council Bluffs

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in Council Bluffs, IA and 28 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Iowa, and 537 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Council Bluffs, Iowa – 51503
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68130
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 4 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lincoln, Nebraska – 68510
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 53 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denison, Iowa – 51442
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 58 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,932 to $2,129
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Schuyler, Nebraska – 68661
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 63 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center is a 158-staffed bed hospital and a member of UnityPoint Health. It is one of the region’s most patient and family-centered hospitals, delivering innovative care to communities in the tri-state area including Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and providing a variety of services. UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s treats more than 77,000 patients annually through a comprehensive range of services. Together with UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint at Home, the health care professionals and physician partners of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s all work toward the same goal: getting patients healthy sooner and keeping them healthy. With a full array of inpatient and outpatient services at St. Luke’s and within UnityPoint Health, one of the nation’s most integrated health systems, our vision is to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time. St. Luke’s is dedicating to improving the health of the communities we serve. That means offering the latest technologies, equipment and procedures but also being committed to keeping patients first
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center is a 158-staffed bed hospital and a member of UnityPoint Health. It is one of the region’s most patient and family-centered hospitals, delivering innovative care to communities in the tri-state area including Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and providing a variety of services. UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s treats more than 77,000 patients annually through a comprehensive range of services. Together with UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint at Home, the health care professionals and physician partners of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s all work toward the same goal: getting patients healthy sooner and keeping them healthy. With a full array of inpatient and outpatient services at St. Luke’s and within UnityPoint Health, one of the nation’s most integrated health systems, our vision is to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time. St. Luke’s is dedicating to improving the health of the communities we serve. That means offering the latest technologies, equipment and procedures but also being committed to keeping patients first
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Council Bluffs: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Council Bluffs. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Council Bluffs and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Council Bluffs and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Council Bluffs, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Council Bluffs?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,440, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Sioux City (89.9 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,325, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Sioux City (89.9 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,325, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Sioux City (89.9 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Council Bluffs?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Council Bluffs and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Council Bluffs?

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Council Bluffs. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Council Bluffs and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Council Bluffs can make an average of $1,939 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Council Bluffs and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Council Bluffs can make an average of $1,978 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Council Bluffs?

  • CHI – Mercy – Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs (1.2 miles from Council Bluffs)
  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs (1.4 miles from Council Bluffs)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Council Bluffs?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Council Bluffs can make an average of $1,967 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Council Bluffs?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Council Bluffs is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Council Bluffs

In Council Bluffs, facilities like CHI – Mercy – Council Bluffs and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Council Bluffs’s MS job opportunities are Glenwood (16.1 miles), Missouri Valley (20.4 miles) and Shenandoah (42.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 51503 (1.2 miles).

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Council Bluffs Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Council Bluffs. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Council Bluffs.

CHI – Mercy – Council Bluffs
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Address
800 Mercy Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
933 E Pierce St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.