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Travel RN Medical / Surgical

The Employee Connect

Waterloo, IA • $54.34 to $56.34 / hr • 10/29/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Travel RN Medical / Surgical
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, shifts per unit needs
Pay/Compensation: $54.34 to $56.34 per hour

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking a Travel Medical / Surgical RN in Waterloo. You will care for adult patients recovering from surgery or managing acute illness. This 13-week assignment suits an experienced med/surg nurse who adapts quickly to new units.

Assignment Details
  • Contract assignment, 90 days with possible extension
  • Work setting: onsite
  • Openings: 1
  • Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks
  • Candidates must live 60 or more miles from the facility
Core Responsibilities
  • Assess patients and develop and update care plans
  • Administer medications, IV therapy and treatments as ordered
  • Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in condition
  • Care for pre-operative and post-operative patients
  • Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge
  • Document care accurately and coordinate with the care team
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license (Iowa or compact)
  • Minimum 2 years of recent medical / surgical experience
  • Current BLS certification
  • Strong assessment and time management skills
  • Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility (travel requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
  • ACLS certification
  • Experience with telemetry or step-down patients
  • Epic or similar charting system experience
  • Travel or contract assignment experience at multiple facilities
  • Strong references from recent clinical managers
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts when the unit needs support
Work Environment
  • Fast-paced clinical unit with an established care team
  • Clear orientation to unit policies, systems and workflows
  • Strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance
  • Shift schedule confirmed before your assignment begins
  • Collaborative physicians, nurses and support staff
Who Thrives Here
  • Experienced clinicians who adapt quickly to new units
  • Professionals who put patient safety first on every shift
  • Team players who communicate clearly during handoffs
  • Self-starters comfortable learning new charting systems
  • Travelers who enjoy new cities and new colleagues
  • Clinicians who stay calm and focused under pressure
Benefits & Pay
  • Pay: $54.34 to $56.34 per hour
  • 13-week travel contract
  • Contract employment through The Employee Connect
  • Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
  • Fast, simple application and interview process
  • Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
  1. Do you hold an active Iowa or compact RN license?
  2. How many years of medical / surgical experience do you have?
  3. Do you live at least 60 miles from Waterloo, Iowa?
How to Apply

Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.