Med Surg Tele
Float Pool RN — Med/Surg Telemetry | West Burlington, IA
Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 13-Week Contract
This float pool position serves a multi-campus health system, requiring RNs to flex across non-critical care inpatient units based on daily staffing needs. Patient populations include geriatric, adult medical/surgical, telemetry, psychiatric/behavioral health, and emergency department boarders. Nurses with critical care experience may also be floated to an ICU or stepdown setting.
Shift & Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Estimated 36 hours/week with overtime possible
- Every other weekend rotation required
- Every other holiday rotation required
- Occasional on-call during low-census periods; must be able to arrive on-site within one hour
Important Pre-Assignment Requirement
Candidates must self-study telemetry strip interpretation upon acceptance. A Basic Dysrhythmia test-out will be administered during the first week of orientation and must be passed to work in this float pool.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- ACLS certification
- EMR experience in a comparable unit within the last 12 months
- Ability to float across multiple campuses and diverse inpatient units
Clinical Scope
- Med/Surg: general acute care across adult and geriatric populations
- Telemetry: cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- Behavioral Health: psychiatric patient care
- ED support: care for boarded patients as needed
This role is well-suited for experienced float pool or multi-specialty RNs who are adaptable, comfortable with telemetry interpretation, and confident working across varied clinical environments.