Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)
Location
Des Moines, IA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg/Telemetry unit serving ED observation patients, overnight stays, and post-surgical patients requiring overnight monitoring
- Manage a patient assignment within established ratios (up to 5 patients, with a maximum of 7 in select circumstances) across a 16-bed unit
- Administer and monitor heparin therapy in accordance with facility protocols
- Document all patient care activities accurately using EPIC electronic medical records
- Participate in holiday coverage as required, including up to 2 of 3 designated summer holidays
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Med Surg/Telemetry, IMCU, stepdown, or PCU setting
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records required
- Demonstrated heparin administration experience required
- Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
- Active BLS certification through AHA or ARC required
- Active ACLS certification through AHA or ARC required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
- Completed skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Telemetry, IMCU, stepdown, or PCU discipline
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry environment with a variety of patient types including post-surgical and observation cases
- Supportive unit structure with defined patient ratios and a collaborative care team