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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Telemetry Medical Surgical Float, Iowa. This position provides nursing care across medical-surgical, behavioral health, emergency, intensive care, and post-procedural areas according to census and staffing needs. The role requires telemetry proficiency, medication drip management, electronic medical record experience, and flexibility to float across multiple units.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; every other weekend required.

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 at the time of submission. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Proficiency with heparin, insulin, furosemide, amiodarone, diltiazem, and digoxin drips. Ability to confidently interpret electrocardiograms and manage telemetry responsibilities, including rhythm strips and dysrhythmia interpretation. Electronic medical record experience. 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 Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. First-time travelers with at least two years of nursing experience may be considered; hospital or medical center experience is preferred.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The nurse may be assigned across medical-surgical, behavioral health, emergency, intensive care, and post-procedural areas based on operational needs. There is no designated home unit; primary care is medical-surgical nursing with assignments based on census and staffing needs. Telemetry monitoring and drip management are integral responsibilities. One of the designated winter holiday periods may be required unless the assigned unit is closed. Orientation dates are 11/16/2026, 11/30/2026, and 12/14/2026, with an earlier start strongly preferred.

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