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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Waterloo, Iowa. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Waterloo area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Waterloo’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Waterloo and surrounding areas earned about $1,940 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,756 to $1,935 per week. The Waterloo MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Waterloo proper like Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Cedar Falls, Grundy Center and New Hampton to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Waterloo. The earliest start date in Waterloo is May 11, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,935 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Waterloo is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,298 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Waterloo including 13 weeks.

Waterloo is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Waterloo

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in Waterloo, IA and 26 Medical Surgical jobs in Iowa, and 581 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 D,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Waterloo: 63 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,085 to $2,298
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, Iowa – 52353
    Distance from Waterloo: 89 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,723 to $3,001
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,157 to $2,377
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,751 to $1,930
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
    Distance from Waterloo: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,751 to $1,930
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Waterloo: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,650 to $1,818
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • De Witt, Iowa – 52742
    Distance from Waterloo: 103 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fairfield, Iowa – 52556
    Distance from Waterloo: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,056 to $2,265
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fairfield, Iowa – 52556
    Distance from Waterloo: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,056 to $2,265
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fairfield, Iowa – 52556
    Distance from Waterloo: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,056 to $2,265
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Davenport, Iowa – 52803
    Distance from Waterloo: 113 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 1
$2,234 to $2,462
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Waterloo: 114 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,741 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Waterloo, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Waterloo. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Waterloo and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Waterloo and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Waterloo, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Waterloo?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Waterloo?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Waterloo and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Waterloo?

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Waterloo. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Waterloo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Waterloo can make an average of $1,912 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Waterloo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Waterloo can make an average of $1,895 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Waterloo?

  • Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo (2.3 miles from Waterloo)
  • Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo (2.2 miles from Waterloo)
  • UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo (2.3 miles from Waterloo)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Waterloo?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Waterloo can make an average of $1,918 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Waterloo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Waterloo is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Waterloo

In Waterloo, facilities like Allen Memorial Hospital, Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Waterloo’s MS job opportunities are Cedar Falls (5.8 miles), Grundy Center (23.5 miles) and New Hampton (39.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50703 (2.3 miles).

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Waterloo Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Waterloo. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Waterloo.

Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
Shifts
12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Medical Surgical Telemetry
Address
201 E J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 11, and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
Trinity – MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
3421 West 9th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.