Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,223 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele Resource Pool position requiring an active IA or compact license and willingness to float across multiple units and campuses.

Details

• Resource Pool position within a hospital setting requiring float coverage across multiple med-surg units
• Float assignments may include Ortho, Med-Surg, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and Med-Surg Tele units
• May be required to float to a second campus located 9.5 miles from the main downtown facility
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• 26-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license (IA or Compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required for all direct patient care personnel
• ACLS certification required if assigned to CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, or SICU units
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry units as part of a hospital resource pool team
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple departments and a secondary campus as needed
• 24-hour notice for a shift may be waived
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-715731. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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