Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,095 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Waterloo, IA
$3,095/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job 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: The position provides nursing care across multiple inpatient clinical areas based on patient census and staffing needs. The role requires strong telemetry assessment skills, proficiency with specified intravenous drips, and the ability to support diverse patient populations in a floating assignment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 24 months of current experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing; active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; proficiency with heparin, insulin, furosemide, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips; ability to interpret electrocardiograms and manage telemetry-related responsibilities, including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia assessments; experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system; successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding.
- Preferred Qualifications: De-escalation certification, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), SAMA, MAB, or MOAB; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; prior hospital or medical center experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; every other weekend requirement.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The nurse will float across Medical-Surgical, behavioral health, emergency, intensive care, and post-procedural areas as needed, with no designated home unit. The primary assignment will support Medical-Surgical patients across units based on census and staffing needs. The position includes telemetry monitoring responsibilities and a typical patient ratio of 1:6. The assignment requires work during one or two of three upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Orientation dates are scheduled for 11/16/2026, 11/30/2026, and 12/14/2026.
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