Travel Nurse RN PCU in Waterloo, IA

Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Pay: $3,269/wk

Shift: Night, 4x12 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 48 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 currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Float, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Stepdown units. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with diverse patient needs. Shift Information Night shifts: 4x12 hour shifts, 48 hours per week (36 hours per week may be accommodated upon request) Holiday rotation: Required to work 1-2 out of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed Weekend requirement: Every other weekend No on-call requirements Unit Information Patient ratios: 1:6 Bed size: 130 Responsibilities include telemetry reads and managing various intravenous drips such as heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin. Nurses will be assigned to different units based on staffing needs and are required to float across Med Surg, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and some post-procedure areas as necessary. There is no designated home unit. Qualifications Minimum of 24 months of recent experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry settings. Experience, comfort, and proficiency with IV drips including heparin, insulin, lasix, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin. MUST be able to confidently read EKG/ECG and perform all tele-related duties and responsibilities, including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia interpretation. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR) is required. De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, SAMA) is preferred and can be obtained during onboarding. NIH Stroke Scale certificate is desirable and can be acquired during onboarding. Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at the time of submission is required. Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA or ARC are required. Additional Information All candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility location. Previous employees of this organization may not be eligible to apply for this specific role if they have worked in the float pool within the last 12 months. PK-38625098