Float RN – PCU
Waterloo, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care/Telemetry float position requiring at least 2 years of experience, Epic proficiency, and an active IA or compact RN license.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts per week (36-hour schedule may be accommodated upon request)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 130-bed facility
• Telemetry monitoring responsibilities including EKG/ECG rhythm strip and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Drip management required: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• This is a float position with no designated home unit — RN will be assigned based on census and staffing needs across Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active IA single-state or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required (may be obtained during onboarding)
• De-escalation certification (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) preferred (may be obtained during onboarding)
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg Telemetry required
• Proficiency with telemetry duties including EKG/ECG interpretation, rhythm strips, and dysrhythmia reads required
• Proficiency with drip management (heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin) required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Candidates who were employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center background is prioritized
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates
• Must complete and pass a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a score of 80% or higher during onboarding
• Required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• Skills checklist submitted for consideration must be specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg Telemetry