Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Des Moines, IA

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. Preferred Experience / Skills Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | 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 unit ratios in a 16-bed unit setting
• Accurately document all patient care activities and clinical assessments using EPIC EMR
• Administer and monitor Heparin therapy in accordance with facility protocols
• Participate in required holiday coverage as determined by unit scheduling needs
• Maintain compliance with all unit policies, including scrub color requirements (Navy)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Med Surg, Medical Surgical Telemetry, Telemetry, IMCU, Step-Down, or PCU
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system required
• Heparin administration experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact / Multistate RN license (verified Active status required at time of submission)
• Active BLS certification from AHA or ARC and active ACLS certification from 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, Step-Down, or PCU discipline

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Med Surg / Telemetry environment with a supportive team and manageable patient ratios
• Competitive contract assignment with clearly defined scheduling expectations and holiday guidelines