Travel Nurse RN PCU in Waterloo, IA

Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Pay: $2,491/wk

Shift: Night, 3x12 hr

Start date: Jan 11, 2027

Assignment length: 13 weeks

We are looking for a Travel Progressive Care Unit RN for a great Travel nursing job in Waterloo, IA. This Progressive Care Unit Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse salary from leading Travel nurse agencies in the United States. With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency for this Travel Nursing Job with Wanderly’s Universal Application. Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Float, Med Surg/Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Stepdown to join our team. This position involves working a night shift of 4x12 hour shifts, totaling 48 hours per week, with the option to accommodate a 36-hour workweek if preferred. The role includes holiday rotations with no call requirements and every other weekend shifts. Unit Information Patient Ratios: 1:6 Bed Size: 130 Responsibilities: Telemetry readings, managing IV drips such as heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin. Floating Requirement: Nurses will float across Med Surg, Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and post-procedural areas based on staffing needs and census. Qualifications Minimum of 24 months of experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, or Telemetry. First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of nursing experience, prioritizing those with hospital experience. Proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin is required. Must be able to confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all related telemetry duties. Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is required. De-Escalation Certificate (SAMA, MAB, MOAB, CPI) is preferred, and can be obtained during onboarding. NIH Stroke Scale certification is a plus and can also be obtained during onboarding. Licensure and Certification Requirements Active Iowa/IA nursing license or compact/multistate license. AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS ACLS certification. AHA/Active American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS certification. De-Escalation certificate (CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA) required. Additional Information Nurses are expected to complete a Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment with a passing score of 80% during onboarding. The facility may require working 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. PK-38625090