Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / PCU / Stepdown
Waterloo, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) Float / Med Surg/Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown

Overview

• Location: Waterloo, Iowa
• Employment type: Temp
• Shift: Nights
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Unit / assignment context: No home unit; assigned to float across Med Surg, BH, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas as needed
• Experience note: 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Tele, or Med Surg / Telemetry is required
• Travel note: First-time traveler accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Float experience within the last year
• 2 years of float experience
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• Stepdown experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Driver's License
• Experience, comfort, and proficiency with the following drips: heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, digoxin
• Ability to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG including all Tele related duties and responsibilities (rhythm strips, dysrhythmia reads)
• Experience with Epic

Preferred

• Professional reference / reference check from within the last 24 months
• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI)
• NIH Stroke Scale certificate

Additional Notes

• Required to work 1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Orientation dates listed: 11/16, 11/30, 12/14
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license
• Past employees of the health system may be restricted from travel assignments based on prior employment status and timing