TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325!
Job ID: 903440
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Nights)
LocationDes Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a Pulmonary/Medical Surgical unit with a 23-bed capacity and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6
- Administer and monitor drip medications, including Heparin
- Provide care for pulmonary and ventilated patients, including those on BiPAP and requiring trach care
- Fulfill charge nurse responsibilities as applicable
- Float across multiple campuses as required by unit needs
- May provide care for COVID-positive patients
Required Qualifications- Minimum 24 months of recent Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience
- Pulmonary patient care experience required
- Recent or current charge nurse experience required
- Level II Trauma experience required
- Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license at time of submission required
- BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience caring for ventilated patients on BiPAP and with trach care highly preferred
- Level I Trauma experience highly preferred
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
- First-time travelers will be considered if the 24-month Med Surg experience requirement is met
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work at a well-established regional medical center and Level II Trauma facility with a broad patient population and diverse clinical exposure
- Gain experience across multiple campuses within a large, integrated health system