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To Apply for this Job Click Here 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 Required Qualifications 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) Preferred Experience / Skills 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 Why Join Us 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 To Apply for this Job Click Here