IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN
Job ID: #901075 | Waterloo, IA
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Job ID: 901075
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
- Provide direct patient care with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 in a 130-bed facility
- Administer and monitor IV drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
- Perform telemetry monitoring duties including rhythm strip interpretation and dysrhythmia reads; must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG
- Document patient care accurately using the EPIC electronic medical records system
- Contribute to holiday coverage as expected — contractors are required to work 1–2 of the upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed
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
- Experience, comfort, and proficiency with the following drips: heparin, insulin, and Lasix required; amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin also required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Must successfully complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
- Skills checklist specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver’s license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center experience will be prioritized
- 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
Why Join Us
- Gain broad clinical exposure by floating across multiple specialty units in a well-established acute care facility
- Overtime may be available, with on-call and charge/preceptor opportunities that recognize additional contributions
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