TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)
Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for a broad variety of medical surgical patients across a 15-bed unit with a 4–5:1 patient ratio
- Administer and monitor heparin drips in accordance with facility protocols
- Utilize remote telemetry monitoring in collaboration with the tele tech unit
- Float across multiple campuses as needed to support patient care operations
- Serve as a charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting team development and unit growth
- Adapt to an evolving unit culture by contributing positive attitudes, flexibility, and a willingness to mentor others
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
- BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
- Minimum 24 months of recent Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience required
- Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers are not accepted
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
- Experience with heparin administration required
- Recent charge nurse or preceptor experience required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Telemetry and cardiac background highly preferred
- Work history reflecting 24 months of continuous Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience highly preferred
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
Why Join Us
- Join a growing unit with an opportunity to contribute to shaping its culture and serving the surrounding community
- Overtime may be available, and holiday and callback differentials apply where eligible