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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive care for a diverse patient population in a medical-surgical unit with telemetry monitoring. It requires adaptability to multiple unit settings and collaboration with healthcare teams to support patient recovery and safety.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact/multistate Nursing license, BLS certification, 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Tele experience, proficiency in caring for all patient types, experience with Heparin, skills in telemetry/cardiac, and precepting experience is a plus.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, and hostile to first-time travelers; a minimum of one travel assignment completed within the past 18 months is required.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to extend beyond the initial 13-week assignment. Flexibility to float across multiple campuses and holidays is required. Submission of work history, professional references, valid drivers license, and certification documentation is necessary.
- Submission Requirements: Quick interview process via phone call or text from a 405 area code, with orientation scheduled on 10/26 and 11/9; sooner start dates will be prioritized.
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 #1324436. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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