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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN for a night shift position requiring an IA or compact RN license and at least 24 months of Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Tele experience.

Details

• Float pool position with no home unit, requiring flexibility across Med Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas based on facility needs
• Primary assignment is Med Surg, floating to units where assistance is needed most based on census and staffing
• 130-bed hospital unit with 1:6 patient ratios
• Utilizes EPIC EMR
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts totaling 48 hrs/week, with accommodation for 36 hrs/week if preferred
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Tele, or Med Surg/Telemetry required
• Must be proficient and comfortable managing heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips
• Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG strips including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia identification
• EPIC EMR experience required
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred, can be completed during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred, can be completed during onboarding
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, hospital/medical center experience prioritized

Additional Information

• Must complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN in the float pool) are restricted from working travel assignments in other UPH markets within 12 months of separation