Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Waterloo, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$2,019/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,019/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required
    Profile
  • Resume
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Other qualifications

Description

RN - Med/Surg/Tele

Overview

  • Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical (Tele = Telemetry)
  • Location: Waterloo, Iowa
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association certification, with expiration date), NIHSS
  • License: Current RN license, verified through the state verification page dated within 30 days of start. California requires a picture of the hard-copy RN license.

Onboarding Requirements

Health and Immunizations

  • Physical/health statement from an exam within the last year
  • COVID-19 vaccine, or declination or exemption on agency letterhead (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
  • MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), and Varicella: proof of vaccination or titer, or declination where allowed
  • Tdap within the past 10 years (declination accepted only where the site allows and the assignment does not involve Pediatric interaction)
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within the last year
  • 10-panel drug screen completed and resulted within 30 days before start (no THC)
  • Fit test (3M 1860)
  • Color vision test

Background and Screening

  • Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, and county, last 7 years, with SSN verification) dated within 30 days of start
  • Education verification
  • Exclusion checks (EPLS, GSA/OIG, OFAC) dated within 30 days of start
  • Sex offender registry check (NSOPW), dated within 30 days of start
  • Iowa criminal history, sex offender, and dependent adult and child abuse registry check, completed within 30 days before start
  • I-9 (completed by the agency)

Documents and Training

  • Resume, skills checklist within the last year, and 2 professional references
  • Specialty-specific competency testing, completed within the last year
  • Testing (CORE exam), completed within the last year
  • Confidentiality and information system security agreement, conflict of interest disclosure, code of conduct, and non-employee upload form
  • System access form, uploaded one week before start
  • Child and adult dependent abuse training (Iowa only)
  • Badge photo

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)
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Ultrasound Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 2024

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$503–5,599/week
Jobs on Vivian6
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About Waterloo, IA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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