Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,975 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nursing in Waterloo, Iowa. This nursing position requires candidates to have current licensure, relevant experience, and the ability to confidently interpret EKG/ECG rhythms. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves working night shifts on a tele tech monitoring unit with responsibilities that include post-operative surgical care, medication drips, and telemetry duties.

Job Details:

• Location: Waterloo, Iowa


• Schedule: Night shifts, minimum of 34.5 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, 24 months of current experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry, active American Heart Association (AHA) or ARC (American Red Cross) ACLS and BLS certifications, experience with post-operative surgical procedures (EGD, colonoscopy, Cardiac Cath, Pacemaker), experience with infusion drips such as heparin, insulin, diuretic infusions, amiodarone, diltiazem, and 3% saline. Must be able to confidently interpret EKG/ECG rhythms.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience floating across Med Surg and Post-op units, prior travel experience within the last 15 months, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records, and recent references from supervisors or managers within the past 24 months.


• Additional Information: Tentative orientation on 6/15 and 6/29 (prioritized), mandatory holiday work including the 4th of July unless unit is closed, and no RTO during July 4th holiday. May float to units such as Post-op, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, or Behavioral Health.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1262493. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus