IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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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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