Float Registered Nurse
Waterloo, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Float RN for a hospital-based position in Waterloo, IA, requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg, Stepdown, or Telemetry experience and the ability to float to multiple units including BH, ED, and ICU.

Details

• Float position within a 130-bed facility, with assignment based on unit need
• Required to float to Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), ICU, and post-procedural areas as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Telemetry monitoring responsibilities, including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia reads
• Common drips include heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week may be accommodated upon request)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR; experience required
• Holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or active Compact/Multi-state RN license required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) required; may be obtained during onboarding if not already held
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred; may be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Med/Surg, Stepdown, Telemetry, or Med/Surg Telemetry required
• Proficiency with telemetry-related duties including EKG/ECG interpretation, rhythm strips, and dysrhythmia reads required
• Experience with drips: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Med/Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele-specific skills checklist required
• Valid driver's license required
• Supervisory reference or performance evaluation from within the past 24 months preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center experience is prioritized
• Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a score of 80% or higher during onboarding
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Candidates who were employed by this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration