Travel Registered Nurse RN Emergency Room ER Telemetry

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Telemetry Medical Surgical Float nurse position is based in Waterloo, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized patient care across multiple units within the healthcare facility, with a focus on telemetry, medical-surgical, and progressive care. The position requires flexibility to float across various units as needed, delivering quality nursing services in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Shift Time: Nights

Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift

Minimum Hours Per Week: 48 hours

Start Date: 08/10/2026

Experience Requirements: 0 years minimum of current Telemetry, Medical Surgical, or Progressive Care experience; at least 2 years of nursing experience preferred, especially for first time travelers

Certifications: Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS; Basic Life Support (BLS); De-Escalation Certificate (such as CPI, MAB, MOAB) preferred; NIH Stroke Scale certificate desirable but can be obtained during onboarding

License Requirements: Active Iowa or multistate license

Skills: Proficiency in reading EKG/ECG including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia reads; experience and comfort with drips such as heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltizem, digoxin

Electronic Medical Record: EPIC EMR experience required

Float Requirements: Nurse will be assigned to float across Med Surg, Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and post-procedural areas as needed, with primary care extending to Med Surg units based on census and staffing needs

Other: Must complete basic dysrhythmia assessment during onboarding with a passing score of 80%; must have a professional reference within the past 24 months; drivers license required

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 #1285133. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry Medical Surgical Float

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