Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU
Waterloo, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a float-based Progressive Care / Telemetry position requiring Epic proficiency, drip management experience, and an active IA or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital setting with a 130-bed facility
• No dedicated home unit — nurse will float across Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas based on census and staffing needs
• Primary care responsibilities are Med/Surg-based with floating to units where assistance is most needed
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Telemetry monitoring responsibilities including rhythm strip reads and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Required drip management includes: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Epic EMR — experience required

Requirements

• Active IA single-state or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
• De-escalation certification (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) preferred; can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred; can be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg-Telemetry required
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, EKG/ECG reads, rhythm strips, and dysrhythmia interpretation required
• Experience and proficiency with heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills checklist specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele discipline required
• One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have 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; no local candidates will be considered
• Required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• Candidates who were previously employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration