Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
GHG Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $1678.00

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg / Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Work scheduled weekends as required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Minimum of 24 months of Med Surg or Med Surg Tele experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Charge experience required
• Preceptor experience preferred
• Care for all types of med surg patients including overflow of post-op surgical hips/knees and psych patients
• Patient ratio of 4-5:1 in a 24-bed unit
• Administer heparin drips
• Remote tele tech unit monitoring
• Wear navy blue solid scrubs
• Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran
• No blocked shifts - must maintain open availability
• Department prefers candidates who can extend past the initial 13-week contract
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC)
• Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license required
• Skills checklist specific to Med Surg or Med Surg Tele discipline required
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• All candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates multiple campuses providing comprehensive medical-surgical care across the region. The facility supports a wide range of patient types including post-operative surgical cases and behavioral health overflow patients, with remote telemetry monitoring capabilities. The organization maintains a collaborative and dynamic care environment across all of its campuses, offering travel nurses the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience.

Location:

Iowa, IA

Iowa offers a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere with a strong sense of community, affordable cost of living, and a rich cultural and arts scene. The state provides a wonderful blend of urban amenities and scenic natural landscapes, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals looking for both professional growth and a high quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.