
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.61
- Weekly
- $1,750
- Yearly (full-time)
- $91,000
- Start date
- 09/20/2026
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, 27 of them in West 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
Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Assignment in West Des Moines, IA
Travel RN opportunity in West Des Moines, Iowa: join a Med/Surg Telemetry team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in a supportive inpatient setting. West Des Moines, IA 50266 offers a welcoming community atmosphere with easy access to the greater Des Moines area, making it a great place to work and explore. This 26-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and a balanced Midwest schedule.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
- Start Date: 09/20/2026
- End Date: 03/20/2027
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Ability to provide safe, efficient care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Comfort working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Willingness to float as needed within the system
- Required onboarding and compliance documentation must be completed prior to start
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and document care accurately
- Coordinate care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Support safe patient transitions, admissions, and discharges
- Maintain a patient-focused approach while promoting quality and continuity of care
- Float to other assigned areas as needed based on patient care needs
If you are searching for Med/Surg Telemetry RN jobs, travel nurse jobs in Iowa, or West Des Moines healthcare jobs, this is a great opportunity to advance your nursing career. Apply now to join this travel nursing assignment.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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