Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

Travel RN - Med/Surg Float PoolAmerican TravelerWaterloo, Iowa, United StatesPosition ID: P-774240Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 3$3,310.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a night shift position requiring 24 months of progressive care/telemetry experience and float coverage across multiple hospital units.DetailsFloat pool position with no home unit, requiring coverage across Med Surg, Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and some post-procedural areas based on facility needsPrimary assignment will be Med Surg, floating to units where staffing assistance is needed mostPatient ratio of 1:6 on a 130-bed unitUtilizes telemetry monitoring with rhythm strip and dysrhythmia reading responsibilitiesAdministers and manages drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxinNight shift schedule of 4x12 hour shifts (48 hrs/week), with 36 hrs/week accommodation available if preferredEvery other weekend requiredNo on-call requirementsEPIC EMR usedRequirementsActive IA RN license or Compact/Multistate license requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)Minimum 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med Surg/Telemetry requiredMust be confident and proficient reading EKG/ECG strips and identifying dysrhythmiasRequired proficiency with heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin dripsEPIC EMR experience requiredDe-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred, can be obtained during onboardingNIH Stroke Scale certification preferred, can be obtained during onboardingDriver's license required for considerationProfessional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferredAdditional InformationMust complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboardingRequired to work 1-2 of the upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closedCandidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facilityPast UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN with the float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH market facility within 12 months of separation; this restriction does not apply to prior UPH travel contractorsFirst-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, with hospital/medical center experience prioritized