Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position in a clinical setting located in Iowa. This role involves providing high-quality med surg care to diverse patient populations, including telemetry and cardiac monitoring. The position requires strong adaptability and teamwork skills to support a dynamic healthcare environment, with a primary focus on patient safety and effective clinical care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid and active Iowa nursing license or multistate license, 24 months of recent Medical Surgical / Med Surg Tele experience, proficiency caring for all patient types including telemetry/cardiac patients, experience with Heparin, and BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience with CHARGE or PRECEPT roles, skills checklist specific to Med Surg / Med Surg Tele discipline.
Orientation Date: 10/12/2026
Additional Information: Candidates must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of telemetry and cardiac monitoring. No first-time travelers accepted. Candidates must be at least 50 miles away from the facility based on drivers license. The unit includes various patient types requiring versatile nursing care, with a culture focused on team development, learning, and community service. Traveler will be required to float across all campuses as needed.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317687. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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