Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,242 per week in Des Moines, IA

You'll utilize your critical thinking skills caring for post-surgical, cardiac, and acute care patients while maintaining a manageable work-life balance with predictable scheduling patterns. Highlights: Primary patient population includes post-procedural surgical patients with typical 1-3 night stays.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Iowa

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation. Day shift availability with up to 3 Saturdays per 6-week schedule period. Facility closed on Sundays. Holiday scheduling assessed individually based on surgical volumes.

Highlights:

• Primary patient population includes post-procedural surgical patients with typical 1-3 night stays
• Diverse case mix including cath lab patients and emergency department overflow as needed
• Structured scheduling with predictable weekend rotation
• Long-term assignment opportunity starting October 2026
• Sunday closures providing consistent time off

Requirements:

• Current Iowa RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Medical-surgical nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with post-operative patient care and monitoring

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic medical-surgical environment. You'll utilize your critical thinking skills caring for post-surgical, cardiac, and acute care patients while maintaining a manageable work-life balance with predictable scheduling patterns. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional post-procedural care and supporting patients through their recovery journey.