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Job ID: 898198
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,178.73
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Float / Med Surg / Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown (Nights)
Location
Waterloo, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Float across multiple units — including Med Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas — based on census and staffing needs; there is no designated home unit
- Deliver primary care within a Med Surg setting while supporting other units as directed
- Manage and monitor IV drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
- Perform telemetry-related duties including rhythm strip interpretation and dysrhythmia reads; must be able to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG
- Document and manage patient care using the EPIC EMR system
- Expected to work 1–2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed during that period
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med Surg/Telemetry
- Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
- Active AHA or ARC BLS certification required
- Active AHA or ARC ACLS certification required
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Must successfully complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% or higher during onboarding
- Skills checklist specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Telemetry required at time of submission
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver’s license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) preferred; may be obtained during onboarding
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate is a nice-to-have; may be obtained during onboarding
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
- First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center background will be prioritized
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain broad clinical exposure by floating across multiple care settings within a large acute care facility
- Supportive onboarding structure with defined orientation dates and pathways to obtain additional certifications during the process