Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.61
- Weekly
- $1,750
- Yearly (full-time)
- $91,000
- Contract length
- 26 weeks
This job pays about $48.61/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 282 of them in Des Moines.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Contract in Des Moines, Iowa
Looking for Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing jobs in Des Moines, IA? Join a dynamic resource pool team in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare setting and bring your telemetry nursing expertise to a respected Midwest hospital community. This 26-week travel RN assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, guaranteed hours, and the opportunity to grow your clinical experience.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Shift Pattern: Every other weekend / every other holiday
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience preferred
- Strong medical-surgical and telemetry assessment skills
- Ability to work overnight nursing shifts and maintain excellent clinical judgment
- Comfort working in a team-based, resource pool environment
- Completion of required health, compliance, and onboarding documentation prior to start
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor telemetry patients and recognize changes in condition promptly
- Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and support treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Document care accurately and maintain strong attention to detail
- Support patient education, discharge preparation, and overall unit flow
- Adapt to the needs of the resource pool while delivering reliable, patient-centered care
Why Choose This Des Moines Travel Nursing Job?
Des Moines offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere, a strong healthcare community, and a great mix of city conveniences and local charm. With nearby parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions, it is an appealing place to live and work while enjoying a balanced travel nursing assignment in Iowa.
Apply now to start your Med/Surg Telemetry travel RN assignment in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a healthcare team that values quality patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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