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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Des Moines, IA

Compensation

$1,930.00 - 2,030.00/week

Des Moines, IA, 50314
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Med/Surg Tele RN Details

Job ID:511970
Employment type:Travel
Profession:RN
Specialty:Med/Surg Tele
Shift:Nights
Duration:13 Weeks
Posted date:Oct 26, 2026

Location

Address : Des Moines, IA, 50314

Job Description

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel team in Des Moines, IA. This 13-week travel nursing job offers a consistent night schedule, strong team collaboration, and the chance to care for post-procedural patients in a fast-paced acute care telemetry unit.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Setting: Acute care telemetry unit
  • Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Start Date: 7/27/2026
  • End Date: 10/25/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930-$2,030

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg or telemetry experience preferred
  • Experience caring for post-operative or post-procedural patients strongly valued
  • Ability to work night shift nursing schedules in a fast-paced acute care environment
  • Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Willingness to complete required onboarding, health screenings, and competency items prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to telemetry patients recovering from surgery or procedures
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition
  • Care for patients transferred from the cath lab and support occasional ER overflow needs as assigned
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and promote positive outcomes
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
  • Support a patient-centered environment while maintaining quality and safety standards

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

  • 13-week Iowa nursing job with consistent night shifts
  • Opportunity to build experience in med-surg telemetry and acute care nursing
  • Work in Des Moines healthcare with a supportive team environment
  • Enjoy a welcoming Midwest city with dining, arts, and outdoor activities

Apply now to join this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa and take the next step in your healthcare 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.

Equal Opportunity

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.