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Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,830 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • $1,830 Per Week

Highlights

The role involves caring for post-procedural patients who typically stay 1-3 nights after surgery, as well as cath lab patients and occasional emergency room overflow. Job Summary: The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) healthcare professional for a day shift position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Description

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: 08/17/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) healthcare professional for a day shift position in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves caring for post-procedural patients who typically stay 1-3 nights after surgery, as well as cath lab patients and occasional emergency room overflow. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Certification and/or licensure to practice in Iowa. No minimum experience required.
  • Additional Information: The facility operates primarily following a 6-week schedule, with the possibility of working up to three Saturdays during this period. The hospital is closed on Sundays, and holidays are assessed individually based on surgical volumes, with potential holiday work required. The role involves caring for post-procedural patients, cath lab patients, and ER overflow, with duties aligned to standard patient care protocols.

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 #1290924. 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 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

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