Travel Nurse RN - Float - $3,295 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Float Pool / Med-Surg, Telemetry & Progressive Care (RN Float Pool) – Night Shift

• Schedule: Night Shift | 4x12-Hour or 3x12-Hour Shifts | 48 or 36 Hours per Week
  • Schedule Structure: 12-hour night shifts (48 hours standard schedule; 36-hour schedule accommodated upon candidate request).
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) required.
  • Holiday Coverage: Mandatory holiday rotation (required to work 1–2 of the 3 major winter holidays unless the unit is closed).
  • On-Call / Standby: No On-Call or Standby requirement.
  • Assignment Duration: 13-Week Contract Assignment | 1 Open Position
• Location Region: Waterloo, Iowa (IA) | Travel Candidates Only (50-Mile Radius Rule strictly enforced based on Driver's License)

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

• Clinical Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]:
  • Minimum 24 months (2+ years) of dedicated nursing experience in Progressive Care (PCU), Stepdown, Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Med-Surg/Tele strictly required [HARDSTOP]. First-time travelers accepted with 2+ years of hospital nursing experience.
  • Continuous Drip Proficiency: Verified hands-on proficiency with Heparin, Insulin, Lasix, Amiodarone, Diltiazem, and Digoxin continuous drips strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Telemetry & EKG Competency: Demonstrated capability to comfortably and confidently read/interpret EKG/ECG rhythm strips and handle all telemetry-related responsibilities strictly required [HARDSTOP]. Must pass the Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with an 80%+ score during onboarding [HARDSTOP].
  • EMR Proficiency: Hands-on Epic EMR experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].

  • System Float Requirement: Candidate must be fully willing and documented to float across Med-Surg, BH, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas [HARDSTOP].

     

• State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]: Active Iowa RN License OR Active Multistate Compact RN License strictly required in-hand at time of submission [HARDSTOP].
• Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • De-Escalation Certificate (CPI, SAMA, MAB, MOAB) preferred (can be completed during onboarding).
  • Active NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification preferred (can be completed during onboarding).
• Radius Rule Policy [HARDSTOP]: Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius are strictly ineligible based on Driver's License permanent address [HARDSTOP].

About First Connect Health

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus