Float Med Surg RN
Cedar Rapids, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,308/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
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) — Float / Med Surg
Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type
- Temp
Shift
- Nights
Assignment Details
- 13-week contract
- Float between Med Surg and Stepdown
- Patient mix includes med surg and stepdown
- Patient ratios: Days/Evenings 1:4/5; Nights 1:6
- Bed size varies by unit
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry (3 years of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- Experience administering nitro, heparin, and amiodarone including titrates
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
- Stepdown experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Neurology care experience
- Oncology care experience
- Critical care experience
Schedule Expectations
- Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed
- Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Other Notes
- EPIC experience is required
- Local radius rule: 50 miles
- Orientation is 16 hours
- Scrub colors: black or navy
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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 Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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