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 (Days)
Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care across a general medical surgical / telemetry unit serving a diverse variety of med surg patient types
- Manage patient ratios of 4–5:1 within a 15-bed unit setting
- Administer and monitor heparin drips in accordance with facility protocols
- Utilize remote telemetry monitoring in coordination with the tele tech unit
- Float across multiple campuses as required by unit needs
- Participate in charge or preceptor responsibilities as applicable; recent charge or preceptor experience is required
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa RN license or compact / multistate license at time of submission
- AHA or ARC BLS certification required
- Minimum 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Telemetry experience
- Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers are not accepted
- Proficiency caring for all patient types across a variety of med surg presentations
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Experience with heparin administration required
- Recent charge or preceptor experience required
- Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Tele-specific skills checklist required at time of submission
- 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 / 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 that values adaptable, motivated nurses who bring positive attitudes and a willingness to support team learning and development
- Overtime may be available, and holiday and call-back premium pay opportunities may apply based on unit needs and scheduling