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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical With Telemetry position on the day shift, supporting comprehensive medical-surgical care, including postoperative orthopedic and behavioral health overflow patients. The role requires clinical experience with medical-surgical telemetry care, electronic medical record documentation using EPIC, and the ability to float across campuses. The assignment includes 12-hour shifts and may offer an opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 24 months of current medical-surgical or medical-surgical telemetry experience
- Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at the time of submission
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience caring for medical-surgical patients, including postoperative hip and knee patients
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record systems
- Charge experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience caring for behavioral health patients
- Preceptor experience
- Professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, chief nursing officer, or chief operating officer within the past 24 months
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient assignments may include a 4:1 to 5:1 ratio.
- The unit may care for a broad range of medical-surgical patients, including postoperative orthopedic and behavioral health overflow.
- Heparin drips may be managed on the unit.
- Telemetry monitoring is performed remotely by telemetry technicians.
- Navy blue solid-color scrubs are required.
- Weekend work is scheduled as needed.
- The selected professional may be required to work one or two of three upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed.
- No blocked shifts are permitted.
- The assignment begins with orientation on 12/07/2026.
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 #1349167. 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