Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown
Waterloo, IA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,513/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/16/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Float

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,513/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Float / Med Surg/Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown

Overview

  • Location: Waterloo, Iowa
  • Employment type: Temp
  • Shift: Nights
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Unit / assignment context: No home unit; assigned to float across Med Surg, BH, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas as needed
  • Experience note: 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Tele, or Med Surg / Telemetry is required
  • Travel note: First-time traveler accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Float experience within the last year
  • 2 years of float experience
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
  • Stepdown experience
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Driver's License
  • Experience, comfort, and proficiency with the following drips: heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
  • Ability to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG including all Tele related duties and responsibilities (rhythm strips, dysrhythmia reads)
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred

  • Professional reference / reference check from within the last 24 months
  • De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI)
  • NIH Stroke Scale certificate

Additional Notes

  • Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
  • Orientation dates listed: 11/16, 11/30, 12/14
  • Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license
  • Past employees of the health system may be restricted from travel assignments based on prior employment status and timing

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(110 reviews)

60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
Anonymous
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.

Cons

Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.

Review of Sabrina Ahlawat on Oct 12, 2026

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Waterloo, IA

As a Travel Float Nurse in Waterloo, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 83°F, and average lows in winter are around 11°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Waterloo, IA, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Waterloo is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
  • Public transportation options include bus services operated by the Metro Transit.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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