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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) RN position in Iowa offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic healthcare team. The role involves providing comprehensive care to diverse patient populations, working night shifts, and floating across multiple campus locations. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in caring for all patient types within a fast-paced environment and have recent experience in medical surgical and telemetry nursing.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa or multi-state nursing license, at least 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Telemetry experience, proficiency in caring for all patient types, experience with Heparin, and BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Electronic Health Record systems (EPIC), recent CHARGE or PRECEPT experience, and skills in telemetry/cardiac care highly preferred
Float: Float rotation may be required across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran hospitals
Additional Information: Orientation begins on 10/12/2026. The contract duration is from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027. Candidate must have completed at least one travel contract within the past 18 months and be able to work 1-2 of the upcoming holidays. Candidates should quickly be available for interviews 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 #1317688. 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
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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