Medcor is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join an employer-based occupational health clinic in Waterloo, IA. The role involves working independently in a modern onsite clinic providing occupational health services, acute/episodic care, workplace injury treatment, and wellness support. Schedule is Friday & Saturday nights, 10:30 PM – 11:00 AM, part-time.
Neighborhoods+Downtown Cedar Falls offers historic brick apartments and lofts within walking distance of Main Street shops and Overman Park. Sartori Park provides clean, quiet residential blocks situated close to healthcare facilities and green spaces. North Cedar and Birdsall Park feature established, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes near neighborhood schools, while newer subdivisions with sidewalks and newer construction sit along the Hudson Road and Greenhill corridor.
Downtown Cedar Falls offers historic brick apartments and lofts within walking distance of Main Street shops and Overman Park. Sartori Park provides clean, quiet residential blocks situated close to healthcare facilities and green spaces.
North Cedar and Birdsall Park feature established, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes near neighborhood schools, while newer subdivisions with sidewalks and newer construction sit along the Hudson Road and Greenhill corridor.
Getting around+Commuting in Cedar Falls is quick and manageable, with typical drive times across town averaging under fifteen minutes. Public transit is minimal, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel for shift work. Traffic congestion is generally light, though surface corridors such as University Avenue and the retail district along Viking Road experience brief slowdowns during peak afternoon hours.
Commuting in Cedar Falls is quick and manageable, with typical drive times across town averaging under fifteen minutes. Public transit is minimal, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel for shift work.
Traffic congestion is generally light, though surface corridors such as University Avenue and the retail district along Viking Road experience brief slowdowns during peak afternoon hours.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the Riverside Trail along the Cedar River and nearby George Wyth State Park for kayaking, hiking, and camping. City parks like Overman Park, Washington Park, and Birdsall Park offer green space for gatherings and disc golf. The regional trail system is widely used for cycling and jogging during warm months, while winters accommodate snowshoeing and cold-weather running.
Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the Riverside Trail along the Cedar River and nearby George Wyth State Park for kayaking, hiking, and camping. City parks like Overman Park, Washington Park, and Birdsall Park offer green space for gatherings and disc golf.
The regional trail system is widely used for cycling and jogging during warm months, while winters accommodate snowshoeing and cold-weather running.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls offers relocating nurses an appealing blend of small-town safety, university-fueled energy, and river-valley nature. Built along the Cedar River and home to the University of Northern Iowa, the city maintains a historic downtown anchored by Main Street taverns, independent shops, and Overman Park. Healthcare professionals benefit from exceptionally manageable commutes that rarely exceed fifteen minutes, whether living in tree-shaded residential pockets like Sartori Park and North Cedar or newer developments off Hudson Road. Cultural life is anchored by Panther collegiate sports and touring performances at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Riverside Trail and George Wyth State Park. Tradeoffs center on the upper-Midwest climate, featuring cold, snowy winters with sharp weather swings, alongside a homogeneous community where social integration can require deliberate effort. For clinicians seeking easy day-to-day logistics, reliable municipal fiber utilities, and a balanced pace of life, Cedar Falls provides a comfortable, high-functioning home base.
