Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Des Moines, IA

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical surgical patient types in a 15-bed unit with a 4–5:1 patient ratio
• Administer and monitor heparin drips and other medications per protocol
• Utilize remote telemetry monitoring in coordination with telemetry technicians
• Serve in charge or preceptor capacity as needed to support unit leadership and staff development
• Float across multiple campuses as required to meet staffing needs
• Contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented unit culture by supporting teammates and bringing a positive, adaptable approach

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Med Surg or Medical Surgical Telemetry
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers are not accepted
• Proficiency caring for a variety of medical surgical patient types
• Experience with heparin administration and management
• Recent charge or preceptor experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Med Surg or Medical Surgical Telemetry-specific skills checklist required at time of submission
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring background highly preferred
• 24 months of current, continuous Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience reflected on work history and resume
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to join a developing unit during an exciting period of growth, contributing directly to how the team evolves and serves its community
• Overtime may be available, with on-call and callback opportunities providing additional scheduling flexibility