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Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Des Moines, Iowa Travel Contract

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. This on-site travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population while using strong clinical judgment, telemetry expertise, and compassionate bedside care. Des Moines offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a vibrant downtown, riverfront trails, excellent dining, and convenient access to arts and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Tele RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa 50314
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks, through May 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Work Setting: On-site acute-care hospital, Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for adult medical-surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Successful completion of required competency validation, employment screening, and facility onboarding requirements

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
• Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms within the scope of practice and follow appropriate clinical protocols
• Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient responses
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and support safe transitions of care
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and a respectful, patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa.

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.