Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Waterloo, IA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurses are needed for a hospital-based, 28-bed unit that cares for post-operative surgical patients. Located in a healthcare facility, the position involves telemetry monitoring, care of cardiac drips such as Amiodarone and Cardizem, and managing a diverse patient population including general, thoracic, vascular, uro, gyn, ortho, and podiatry. This role requires the ability to read telemetry strips and work across related med-surg units including behavioral health and emergency department settings.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Medical Surgical (MS) and/or post-operative care experience in a hospital setting (minimum 2 years)
  • Telemetry strip reading experience
  • EPIC electronic medical record system experience
  • Surgical care experience with patient types as listed
  • Experience with patient-controlled analgesics (PCA), epidurals, chest tubes, and continuous bladder irrigations (CBIs)
  • Active Iowa nurse license or multi-state compact license
  • Valid drivers license
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ARC
  • No first-time travelers; candidates must have completed a travel contract within the previous 12 months
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional references within the past 24 months from supervisor, nurse manager, or director
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation date is scheduled for 10/05/2026
  • Unit requires staff to work 1-2 of the upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years) unless the unit is closed
  • No call required
  • Every other weekend and holiday coverage expected

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits