Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Waterloo, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work 36-40 hours per week; overtime billable after 40 hours
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit bed size: 130
• Telemetry readings and drips management including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
• May float to Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, ICU, and some post-procedural areas
• Must complete Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding
• EMR system used: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or combined Med/Tele nursing
• Comfortable and confident reading EKG/ECG including all telemetry-related duties (rhythm strips, dysrhythmia reads)
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from AHA or equivalent
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or equivalent
• Ability to manage drips as listed above
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) — can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale certificate — can be obtained during onboarding
• Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital/medical center experience prioritized
• Orientation dates available
• Must pass a skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Telemetry discipline

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.