Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,050 to $2,250 per week in Waterloo, IA - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Waterloo, IA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,050 to $2,250 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Waterloo, Iowa, 50707!

Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry | Waterloo, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a collaborative Medical-Surgical/Telemetry team where your clinical expertise, cardiac monitoring skills, and compassionate care help patients recover safely and confidently. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry to provide exceptional patient care in Waterloo, IA. If you thrive in an acute care setting and enjoy caring for a diverse patient population, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry
• Location: Waterloo
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Weekly Pay: $2050 to $2250

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions
• Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor patient status and cardiac rhythms
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Interpret telemetry monitoring data and promptly communicate significant rhythm changes to the healthcare team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention guidelines, patient safety standards, and hospital quality protocols
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting recovery and positive patient outcomes

Requirements

• Active Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational abilities
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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