Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg RN Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, Iowa | Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit

Med/Surg RN travel assignment in Des Moines, IA: Join a dynamic Medical/Surgical Telemetry team and expand your nursing experience in a fast-paced adult acute care hospital environment. Des Moines, IA 50314 offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a great mix of city conveniences, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Position: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Setting: Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• End Date: 04/30/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing
• At least 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred
• Telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and maintain a reliable schedule
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced adult acute care and telemetry environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with telemetry needs
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor condition changes, and respond appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and best practices
• Coordinate care plans and communicate patient updates with the healthcare team
• Support patient education, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care
• Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with facility standards
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care environment

If you are a Travel RN, Med/Surg RN, or Telemetry RN looking for your next nursing opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, apply now and join a supportive healthcare team today.

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.