UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Methodist West Hospital

Labor and Delivery

Helpful and kind staff make it a good work environment. The night shift gals are young, but helpful. The providers are pretty rude and not a lot of continuity there. Good staff ratios most nights. Low acuity LDRP. But busy. Usually 1:4 couplet ratio. 1:1 or 1:2 with induction with prostaglandin

Work Environment

Culture

Compensation

Iowa nurses are the best

Post Partum

Little to no support staff, as in lazy to zero techs. Zero lab support. Nurses are tasked to death.
Downtown campuses are even worse as this is where EMS takes high acuity pts. Same story downtown as far as support staff.

Little to no support staff

ED - Emergency Department

Great facility

Telemetry

Allied Health Professional

Surgical Technologist

Had to take 8 pts 3 X in one week and, unsurprisingly, had two rapid responses on elective Ortho sx floor.  Took 12 patients once.  Hospital is 85% - 90% travel nurses.   Must float to three different hospitals.  Travelers are first to float always.

Up to 8 & 12 Patients per RN at times

Med Surg

West Des Moines

<a href="https://d2rzm9ueb9xn1f.cloudfront.net/facility-logos/methodist-west-hospital----logo1655434566676.png" target="_blank">open image in new tab</a>

**Displaying Facility Media images!** (Switch types to view or add new media)

Search for your next nursing or healthcare job with Methodist West Hospital. Explore jobs with all the information you need to make an informed career decision.

Methodist West Hospital jobs

Methodist West Hospital West Des Moines IA Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days LanceSoft Job ID #j97b1za7aezkyzh45n4yhwtt7x8j08nm. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Med Surg LanceSoft

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 7, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring prior travel experience, strong heparin and post-op spine care expertise, and an active IA or compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>30-bed Med Surg unit caring for med surg and post-op/spine patients</li><li>Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 on days</li><li>Days shift: 3x12 hr shifts, Mon-Fri, 36 hrs/week with no 48-hour weeks</li><li>Weekend rotation required every third weekend</li><li>No on-call requirements</li><li>Required to float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist West</li><li>Uses EPIC EMR</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required at time of consideration</li><li>Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)</li><li>Minimum 24 months of med surg/medical surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting required</li><li>Strong heparin drip experience required</li><li>Post-op/operative surgical experience required</li><li>Spine care experience required</li><li>EPIC EMR experience required</li><li>Minimum 3 months of current travel experience within the previous 12 months required; first-time travelers will not be considered</li><li>Valid driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within 24 months preferred</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide direct patient care on a busy med surg unit supporting orthopaedic, spine, and post-surgical patients</li><li>Unit is part of a facility known for orthopaedic surgery volume and a dedicated Orthopaedic Center of Excellence</li><li>Scrub color requirement: navy blue, solid</li><li>Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed</li><li>Local candidates accepted within 50 miles of the facility at a reduced rate</li><li>Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are not eligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months of separation</li></ul>

Methodist West Hospital Des Moines IA Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-785681. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg American Traveler

Methodist West Hospital West Des Moines IA Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days Medical Talent Job ID #38754318. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med-Surg,07:00:00-19:00:00 Medical Talent

Methodist West Hospital West Des Moines IA Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry 12 hours, days TRS Healthcare Job ID #1553301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

Methodist West Hospital West Des Moines IA Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

Methodist West Hospital jobs

Med Surg RN

$2,500/week

Med Surg RN

$2,458/week

Med Surg RN

$2,422/week

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

$2,308/week

Med Surg RN

$2,305/week

Facility overview

Methodist West Hospital

Reviews

Reviews

Iowa nurses are the best