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Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,865 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,865 Per Week

Highlights

Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification (preferred, can be obtained during onboarding), De-Escalation Certificate (preferred), minimum of 24 months of current experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg/Tele, and experience with specific drips. Preferred Qualifications: Experience, comfort, and proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltizem, and digoxin; NIH Stroke Scale certificate; De-Escalation Certificate; previous hospital/medical center experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaterloo, IA

Description

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: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float (TELE MS FLOAT) in an unspecified location. This role involves providing care across various units including Med Surg, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and post-procedural areas, when needed. The position requires proficiency in reading EKG/ECG rhythms and administering and managing various drips such as heparin, insulin, and Lasix.

Job Details

  • Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification (preferred, can be obtained during onboarding), De-Escalation Certificate (preferred), minimum of 24 months of current experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg/Tele, and experience with specific drips.
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Must be able to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG rhythms, pass basic dysrhythmia assessment during onboarding, and complete de-escalation certification if not already obtained.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience, comfort, and proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltizem, and digoxin; NIH Stroke Scale certificate; De-Escalation Certificate; previous hospital/medical center experience.
  • Additional Information: The floating nurse will be assigned to a variety of units based on census and staffing needs and must complete basic dysrhythmia assessment with a passing score of 80%. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 11/16, 11/30, and 12/14, with a sooner start preferred. The role includes working 1-2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed.

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 #1338359. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

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