Med Surg Telemetry RN
Waterloo, IA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit bed size: 130
• Telemetry reads and drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
• May float to Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), ICU, and some post-procedural areas
• Must complete Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
• EMR system: EPIC

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 24 months (2 years) of Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele experience (hospital/medical center experience prioritized)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience
• Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG including all telemetry-related duties (rhythm strips, dysrhythmia reads)
• Active Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• Current AHA or ARC ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current AHA or ARC BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Certifications

• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) – can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale certificate – can be obtained during onboarding

Additional Information

• Orientation date is firm and mandatory
• Skills checklist specific to Med Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele required
• Professional references within the last 24 months preferred

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment with opportunities to work across multiple units and develop critical skills in telemetry and med-surg nursing.