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: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Med Surgical with Telemetry Nurse position located in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves providing care for patients in the Emergency Department observation units, overnight stays, and various surgical procedures requiring overnight care. The candidate will work a rotating shift schedule, supporting a unit with 16 beds and patient ratios of 3:5 and 2:7 at most.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Med Surg or Telemetry experience, previous travel experience, EPIC electronic medical records experience, Heparin management experience, Iowa/IA license or multistate license, active American Heart Association or ARC/Red Cross BLS and ACLS certifications, at least 24 months of work history in related fields, skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Telemetry, drivers license document.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional reference or performance evaluation from within the past 24 months.
Additional Information: Orientation dates are scheduled for 8/31 and 9/8. The unit requires working 1-2 of the upcoming summer holidays unless closed.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must quickly be interviewed via phone call or text from a 405 area code.
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 #1286688. 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: 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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