American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Waterloo, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring Epic EMR experience and strong EKG interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio is typically 1:6 on a 130-bed unit
• Night shift with 3x12 hour shifts per week
• No on-call required
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Drips managed include heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin
• Tele reads and rhythm strip interpretation required
• Epic EMR is used and Epic experience is required
• May float to Behavioral Health, ED, ICU, and post-procedural areas
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team and provide comprehensive nursing care through the nursing process
• Required to work 2 out of 3 major 2025 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving)
• Only 1 day of time-off may be requested during peak holiday periods (November 26-30 and December 23-January 2)
• Orientation is 16 hours
• Candidates employed within the last 12 months by the client may not be eligible
• Clinical interviews may be conducted by phone or text

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Med/Surg, Tele, or Med/Tele settings
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, and de-escalation (MOAB, CPI, or MAB) required
• Must be able to confidently perform all telemetry duties including EKG/ECG interpretation
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Must pass Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a minimum score of 80% during onboarding
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 3 years of nursing experience
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646825. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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