Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
Dubuque, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,137/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
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) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Float pool position covering General Medical-Surgical, Rehabilitation, and Behavioral Health units
- Patient types include Med Surg, Rehab, and Behavioral Health
- Bed size: 63
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5
- Experience administering Heparin and Insulin drips required
- Work schedule: Nights
- Expected to work 36-40 hours per week; overtime applies after 40 hours
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
- Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
- Charge/Precept pay available
- Call back and on-call pay available
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Medical-Surgical, Medical Telemetry, or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) settings
- Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the last 12 months (no first-time travelers)
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC
- NIH Stroke Scale certification is highly preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Skills checklist specific to Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Tele discipline required
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- Orientation dates available: June 15 and June 22
- Nurse scrub color: Pewter Grey
- Call back minimum of 2 hours with multiplier pay
- Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply
This position is ideal for experienced travel nurses with strong Med Surg and Telemetry skills who are comfortable floating across multiple units and working night shifts.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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 Dubuque, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Dubuque, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Dubuque 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 82°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 28°F, and average lows are around 10°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Dubuque, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and housing availability.
- Dubuque is fairly car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Dubuque has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Dubuque offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports along the Mississippi River.
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