Travel RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry - $2,167 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Jobs - Travel RN Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a rewarding Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. This 26-week travel nursing job offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, strong weekly hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• No minimum years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Ability to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate bedside care
• Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work scheduled day shifts and participate in an every-other-weekend rotation
• Willingness to complete standard onboarding and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
• Document care accurately and maintain timely charting
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Support a positive, patient-centered environment focused on safety and teamwork

Why Choose This Des Moines Healthcare Job?

Des Moines offers the energy of a growing Midwest city with a comfortable, easygoing feel. Nurses can enjoy a balanced lifestyle, convenient amenities, and a vibrant local scene while working in a community that values skilled healthcare professionals.

Apply now to explore this Iowa RN job and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506586. 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: Med/Surg

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