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Med/Surg Tele | RN

GHR HealthcareWaterloo, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Waterloo, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 46% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Waterloo, Iowa

Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week medical-surgical telemetry contract in Waterloo, Iowa. Join an on-site hospital team caring for diverse adult patients while using strong assessment, prioritization, cardiac rhythm recognition, and telemetry-monitoring skills. This Iowa travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an adaptable RN who enjoys collaborative patient care and 12-hour night shifts.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
  • Location: Waterloo, Iowa
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site medical-surgical telemetry unit
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
  • Openings: 1

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience
  • Experience caring for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Strong cardiac rhythm recognition, patient assessment, and clinical prioritization skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every third weekend
  • Completion of required facility credentialing, competency validation, and onboarding documentation
  • Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and independent decision-making skills

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit
  • Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
  • Perform ongoing nursing assessments, maintain accurate documentation, and support continuity of care
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs
  • Promote a safe patient environment and contribute to effective medical-surgical unit teamwork

About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, Iowa, combines a friendly community atmosphere with the natural beauty and affordability of the Cedar Valley. Healthcare professionals can enjoy a comfortable setting with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, cultural activities, and the conveniences of a growing regional city.

Apply now for this Travel RN medical-surgical telemetry job in Waterloo, Iowa, and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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