RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Waterloo, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Waterloo, IA, requiring at least 24 months of med/surg or telemetry experience and prior travel nursing experience within the last 12 months.

Details

• 25-bed telemetry tech monitoring unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Telemetry patient population requiring cardiac monitoring, including rhythm strip interpretation and dysrhythmia reads
• Drips/titrations include: heparin, insulin, diuretic infusions, amiodarone, diltiazem, and 3% saline infusion
• Post-op surgical care cases include EGD, colonoscopy, cardiac cath, pacemaker, and minor surgery
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hrs/week)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required across med/surg and post-op units
• Holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg Tele required
• Post-op surgical care experience (EGD, colonoscopy, cardiac cath, pacemaker, minor surgery) required
• Experience managing drips/titrations including heparin, insulin, diuretic infusions, amiodarone, diltiazem, and 3% saline infusion required
• Ability to confidently read EKGs/ECGs, rhythm strips, and identify dysrhythmias required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must have completed at least one travel nursing assignment within the previous 12 months
• Valid driver's license required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care including continuous cardiac monitoring and drip management to med/surg patients
• Float responsibilities may include post-op and general med/surg units
• A supervisory performance evaluation or professional reference from within the past 2 years is preferred
• Candidates who were previously employed at this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration
• First-time travelers will not be considered — prior travel experience within the last 12 months is required