Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit serving med/surg and post-op/spine patient populations. TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50061!
Numbers & Facts
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Salary
$2,182
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50061!
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit serving med/surg and post-op/spine patient populations
Administer and monitor heparin drips in accordance with unit protocols
Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on night shift
Float across multiple campuses as required by unit needs
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support post-operative and spine care patients
Work 1-2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed during that period
Required Qualifications
Minimum 24 months of medical/surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
Strong heparin administration and monitoring experience
Post-operative surgical experience required
Spine care experience required
Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission required
Active BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
Experience with EPIC EMR required
Minimum 3 months of travel nursing experience within the previous 12 months required; first-time travelers are not eligible
Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Familiarity with orthopaedic surgical patient populations
Experience floating across multiple hospital campuses
Why Join Us
Work within a well-established, expanding health system known for high-volume orthopaedic and surgical care in the Des Moines metro area
Gain exposure to a diverse med/surg and post-op/spine patient population across multiple campuses