Location: Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa (700 E University Ave)
Specialty: Med Surg/Tele / Healthcare - Nursing-RN
Compensation & Schedule Details
Hours & Shift: Day shift (36–40 hours per week). Target start date: October 12, 2026 (firm orientation date).
Overtime & Differentials: OT/Holiday billable at 1.15x multiplier (OT billable after 40 hours for 36–40 hr contracts; after 48 hours for 48 hr contracts). Call-back at 1.5x multiplier with a 2-hour call-back minimum. On-call pay: $9/hr. Charge/Precept pay: $6/hr.
Holiday Requirements: Must work 1 to 2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) unless the unit is closed.
Scheduling Restrictions:No block shifts allowed. Department prefers candidates who can and will extend past the initial 13-week contract.
Radius & Separation Rules: Strict 50-mile local radius rule (verified via driver's license; no local candidates accepted). Past UnityPoint Health (UPH) employees (FTE, PRN, or UPH float pool) cannot work travel in another market if they worked at a UPH facility within the past 12 months (exempt if previous UPH work was strictly travel). Interviews involve a quick phone call/text from a 405 area code.
Key Facility Policies & Unit Scope
Multi-Campus Floating: Travelers are required to float across all UnityPoint Health campuses in the region (Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Iowa Methodist West).
Unit Environment: 24-bed unit. Patient ratios are 4–5:1. Patient types include general Med-Surg care, overflow of post-op surgical hips/knees, and potential overflow psych patients. Telemetry is monitored remotely.
Dress Code: Solid navy blue scrubs.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 24 months of current Med-Surg / Med-Surg Tele experience required (first-time travelers accepted). Experience with post-op surgical hips/knees required; psych patient care and precepting experience preferred. Charge experience is required.
Charting:EPIC EMR experience is required.
Licensure: Active Iowa (IA) RN license or multi-state compact license required at submission (verified via Nursys).
Documentation & Compliance: Copy of driver's license required at submittal. Professional references/evaluations from within the last 24 months preferred.
Certifications: AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) BLS required at submittal.
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Pet insurance
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Salary
$36–$40 Per Hour
Skills
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