Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown
Waterloo, IA
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Float, Med Surg/Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Stepdown to join our team. This position involves working a night shift of 4x12 hour shifts, totaling 48 hours per week, with the option to accommodate a 36-hour workweek if preferred. The role includes holiday rotations with no call requirements and every other weekend shifts.

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Bed Size: 130
• Responsibilities: Telemetry readings, managing IV drips such as heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin.
• Floating Requirement: Nurses will float across Med Surg, Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and post-procedural areas based on staffing needs and census.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Telemetry.
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, prioritizing those with hospital experience.
• Proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin is required.
• Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all related telemetry duties.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is required.
• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) is preferred, and can be obtained during onboarding.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is a plus and can also be obtained during onboarding.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Active Iowa/IA nursing license or compact/multistate license.
• AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS certification.
• AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS certification.
• De-Escalation certificate (CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA) required.

Additional Information

Nurses are expected to complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding. The facility may require working 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed.