Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,178 per week in Waterloo, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Waterloo, IA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,178 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 898198


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,178.73



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 within 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-related duties including rhythm strip interpretation and dysrhythmia reads; must be able to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG
• Document and manage patient care using the EPIC EMR system
• Expected to work 1-2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed during that period

• 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
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must successfully complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% or higher during onboarding
• Skills checklist specific to Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Telemetry required at time of submission
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)

• 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
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience; hospital or medical center background will be prioritized

• Opportunity to gain broad clinical exposure by floating across multiple care settings within a large acute care facility
• Supportive onboarding structure with defined orientation dates and pathways to obtain additional certifications during the process