Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,167 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med-Surg Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Assignment in West Des Moines, Iowa

Bring your Medical-Surgical RN experience to a rewarding travel nurse job in West Des Moines, IA. This 26-week Med/Surg nursing assignment offers a steady day-shift schedule, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to work in a welcoming Iowa community with easy access to the greater Des Moines area. If you're seeking a travel nursing opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your nursing career, this role is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start Date: October 4, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
• Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, time management, and patient care skills
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and maintain a consistent travel assignment schedule
• Comfort with standard onboarding, compliance, and competency requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and communicate effectively with the care team
• Administer medications and treatments according to nursing protocols and patient needs
• Document care accurately and maintain clear, timely charting
• Support patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for a Med/Surg travel RN assignment
• Consistent 12-hour day shift schedule
• Opportunity to build travel nursing experience in Iowa
• Supportive clinical setting in West Des Moines healthcare
• Great option for Registered Nurses seeking flexible healthcare jobs

Apply now to join this West Des Moines medical-surgical nursing assignment and take the next step in your travel RN career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517998. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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