Travel Med/Surg RN - $2,206 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Resource Pool position requiring a compact or IA RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Med/Surg unit within a Resource Pool assignment
• 26-week contract
• 12.5-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or IA state license required)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current license/certification verification dated within 30 days of start required for consideration

Additional Information

• Direct patient care responsibilities within a Med/Surg resource pool setting
• Local candidates accepted depending on state
• Radius rule of 60 miles applies to most locations, with some facilities requiring 50 to 90 miles
• COVID vaccination card required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-739281. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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