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
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) position located in the area. This role involves providing high-quality med surg care, including overflow of post-operative surgical patients such as hips and knees, and care for psychiatric patients. The position requires flexibility to float across multiple campuses and adherence to specific unit policies and scheduling.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active Iowa (IA) license or multi-state compact license, BLS certification, 24 months of current Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience, EPIC electronic medical record experience, drivers license document.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for psychiatric patients, precepting experience.
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to work 1-2 of the upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Candidates must have a minimum of 24 months experience in Med Surg / Med Surg Tele. Prior charge and supervisor experience, as well as professional references from within the last 24 months, are preferred.
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 #1320346. 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
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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