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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,182 per week in West Des Moines, IA

Malone Healthcare

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,182

Highlights

Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit serving med/surg and post-op/spine patient populations. Work within a well-established, expanding health system known for high-volume orthopaedic and surgical care in the Des Moines metro area.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Des Moines, IA
Salary$2,182

Description

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


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