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) – Nights

Location

Waterloo, IA

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 providing support across units as directed
• Manage and monitor IV drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Perform telemetry duties including rhythm strip interpretation, EKG/ECG reads, and dysrhythmia identification
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6 within a 130-bed facility
• Comply with holiday scheduling requirements, including working 1–2 of the designated summer holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med Surg/Telemetry
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with drips: heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Ability to confidently read EKG/ECG strips and perform all telemetry-related responsibilities
• Active AHA or ARC BLS certification
• Active AHA or ARC ACLS certification
• Valid Driver's License
• EPIC EMR experience
• Must pass Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a score of 80% or higher during onboarding
• Discipline-specific skills checklist (Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, or CPI) — can be obtained during onboarding
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate — can be obtained during onboarding
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• First-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 2 years of hospital or medical center nursing experience

Why Join Us

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