Float Registered Nurse
Waterloo, IA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,793/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float (Nights)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Float nurse assigned to Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and some post-procedural areas as needed
- Patient ratio approximately 1:6
- Unit bed size: 130
- Telemetry duties including reading EKG/ECG rhythm strips and dysrhythmia reads
- Experience with drips: heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
- EMR system: EPIC
- Workweek: 36-40 hours standard; overtime billable after 40 hours
- On-call and charge/precept pay available (details excluded per instructions)
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of experience in Stepdown, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or combined Med Surg/Telemetry units
- Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all telemetry-related duties
- Proficiency with specified drips (heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin)
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of application
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC
- Valid driver’s license
- Skills checklist specific to Med Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele discipline required
- Must complete Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
Preferred Qualifications
- De-escalation certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) – can be obtained during onboarding
- NIH Stroke Scale certificate – can be obtained during onboarding
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience (hospital/medical center experience prioritized)
- Orientation scheduled (date not included here)
- Must be willing and able to float to multiple units as needed
Shift
- Nights
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Waterloo, IA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterloo, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Waterloo, IA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F, and average lows in winter are around 11°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Waterloo, IA, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Waterloo is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by the Metro Transit.
- Waterloo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Waterloo offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are popular in the area.
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