Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
Dubuque, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,139/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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