Float RN – Med Surg/Stepdown
Cedar Rapids, IA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,974/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Float / Med Surg (Nights)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Float between Medical-Surgical and Stepdown units.
- Patient ratios:
- Days/Evenings: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- Nights: 1 nurse to 6 patients
- Types of patients include all med surg and stepdown cases.
- Bed size varies by unit.
- Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation available on specified dates.
- EMR system used: EPIC.
- Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 36 months of progressive care, stepdown, or medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Experience administering nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone including titrations.
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission.
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience with EPIC EMR system.
- Skills checklist specific to progressive care, stepdown, or med surg/medical surgical discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Stepdown experience.
- Critical care experience.
- Neurology care experience.
- Oncology care experience.
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months.
Additional Information
- Clinical interview pre-screening conducted via phone/text from a specific area code.
- Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from travel assignments in this market.
- Night shift position.
- New graduate orientation (NBO) is 16 hours.
- Call back and on-call pay available.
- Float between Med Surg and Stepdown units.
Employer
Olaro
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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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