Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Waterloo, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Waterloo, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

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

Location

Waterloo, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple units — including Med Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas — based on census and staffing needs (there is no designated home unit)
• Deliver primary care in a Med Surg setting while supporting other units as directed
• Manage and monitor IV drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Perform telemetry monitoring duties including rhythm strip interpretation and dysrhythmia reads; must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG
• Document and manage patient care using the EPIC electronic medical records system
• Expected to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med Surg/Telemetry
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
• Active AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• Active AHA or ARC ACLS certification required
• Proficiency and comfort with drips: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must pass Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a score of 80% or higher during onboarding
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center experience will be prioritized
• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) preferred; may be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate is a nice-to-have; may be obtained during onboarding
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience by floating across multiple specialty units within a large, active acute care facility
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career