Travel Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown - $2,491 per week

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/11/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Float, Med Surg/Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Stepdown to join our team. This position involves working a night shift of 4x12 hour shifts, totaling 48 hours per week, with the option to accommodate a 36-hour workweek if preferred. The role includes holiday rotations with no call requirements and every other weekend shifts.

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Bed Size: 130
• Responsibilities: Telemetry readings, managing IV drips such as heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin.
• Floating Requirement: Nurses will float across Med Surg, Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and post-procedural areas based on staffing needs and census.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Telemetry.
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, prioritizing those with hospital experience.
• Proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin is required.
• Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all related telemetry duties.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is required.
• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) is preferred, and can be obtained during onboarding.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is a plus and can also be obtained during onboarding.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Active Iowa/IA nursing license or compact/multistate license.
• AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS certification.
• AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS certification.
• De-Escalation certificate (CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA) required.

Additional Information

Nurses are expected to complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding. The facility may require working 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #38625090. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Modern Healthcare Solutions

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits