Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
West Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,413/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,413/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

Overview

  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Employment type: Temporary
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights

Assignment Details

  • Unit: Med Surg
  • Patient types: Orthopedics, total joint replacements
  • Drips: Specific cardiac medicines can be given
  • Bed size: 34
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios: Days 1:5, Nights 1:6
  • EMR: Epic (software familiarity, not a credential)
  • Scrubs: Navy blue, solids

Requirements

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Driver's License
  • Med Surg experience (2 years)
  • Med Surg experience within the last year
  • Experience in a hospital setting
  • Orthopedics experience
  • Experience with total joint replacement
  • Experience with braces
  • Rehabilitation experience
  • Experience with Epic

Float and Campus Requirements

  • Traveler will be required to float across all campuses within the health system.

Policies and Conditions

  • Holiday requirement: Unless the unit is closed, the traveler must work 1 to 2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays.
  • Local radius rule: 50 miles.
  • Separation policy: Past employees of the health system, whether FTE or PRN (float pool), cannot work travel in another market at any facility they currently work at or have worked at within the past 12 months. This does not apply if they previously worked travel at this health system (not as FTE or PRN).

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About West Des Moines, IA

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
  • Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
  • West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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