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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a night shift position requiring 24 months of progressive care/telemetry experience and float coverage across multiple hospital units.

Details

• Float pool position with no home unit, requiring coverage across Med Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas based on facility needs
• Primary assignment will be Med Surg, floating to units where staffing assistance is needed most
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on a 130-bed unit
• Utilizes telemetry monitoring with rhythm strip and dysrhythmia reading responsibilities
• Administers and manages drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Night shift schedule of 4x12 hour shifts (48 hrs/week), with 36 hrs/week accommodation available if preferred
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or Compact/Multistate license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med Surg/Telemetry required
• Must be confident and proficient reading EKG/ECG strips and identifying dysrhythmias
• Required proficiency with heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips
• EPIC EMR experience required
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred

Additional Information

• Must complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
• Required to work 1-2 of the upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN with the float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH market facility within 12 months of separation; this restriction does not apply to prior UPH travel contractors
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, with hospital/medical center experience prioritized