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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population in a medical-surgical unit with telemetry monitoring. It requires adaptability to multiple unit settings and collaboration with healthcare teams to support patient recovery and safety.
Job Details
Shift Time: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact/multistate Nursing license, BLS certification, 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Tele experience, proficiency in caring for all patient types, experience with Heparin, skills in telemetry/cardiac, and precepting experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, and hostile to first-time travelers; a minimum of one travel assignment completed within the past 18 months is required.
Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to extend beyond the initial 13-week assignment. Flexibility to float across multiple campuses and holidays is required. Submission of work history, professional references, valid drivers license, and certification documentation is necessary.
Submission Requirements: Quick interview process via phone call or text from a 405 area code, with orientation scheduled on 10/26 and 11/9; sooner start dates will be prioritized.
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 #1324436. 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
Cardiologyunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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