Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,138 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

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

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg/Telemetry unit serving ED observation patients, overnight stays, and post-surgical patients requiring overnight monitoring
• Manage a patient assignment within established ratios (up to 5 patients, with a maximum of 7 in select circumstances) across a 16-bed unit
• Administer and monitor heparin therapy in accordance with facility protocols
• Document all patient care activities accurately using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in holiday coverage as required, including up to 2 of 3 designated summer holidays

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Med Surg/Telemetry, IMCU, stepdown, or PCU setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records required
• Demonstrated heparin administration experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
• Active BLS certification through AHA or ARC required
• Active ACLS certification through AHA or ARC required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• Completed skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Telemetry, IMCU, stepdown, or PCU discipline

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry environment with a variety of patient types including post-surgical and observation cases
• Supportive unit structure with defined patient ratios and a collaborative care team

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #759212. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

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