PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care / Med-Surg Telemetry — Travel RN | Nights | Waterloo, IA

This 13-week night-shift contract places you in a high-flex float role, with primary assignment in a Med-Surg/Telemetry environment and required float coverage across Med-Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and select post-procedural areas. There is no dedicated home unit — assignments are driven by daily census and staffing needs.

Shift & Schedule

• 4×12-hour nights; 48 hrs/week standard (36 hrs/week may be accommodated on request)
• Every other weekend required
• Must be available to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays

Clinical Scope

• Telemetry reads, rhythm strip interpretation, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Drip management: heparin, insulin, furosemide, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
• Float coverage includes Med-Surg, BH, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas as needed
• Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment (80% minimum) during onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med-Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele
• Proficiency with all drips listed above
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate licensure at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC) required
• Skills checklist specific to PCU/Med-Surg/Tele required

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• De-escalation certification (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) — can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale certification — can be obtained during onboarding
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of hospital experience

Note: Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility. No locals accepted.