Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN in Des Moines, IA — 13-week travel nursing contract; 12-hour day shifts; 36 guaranteed hours/week. Join a supportive healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing medical-surgical and telemetry care across multiple units.

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Des Moines, Iowa (50314) as a Travel Med/Surg Tele RN. This 13-week travel contract provides clinical variety, floating to Ortho, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and other med/surg units. Enjoy Des Moines city life, a friendly community, arts and parks, while advancing your career in travel nursing and telemetry nursing.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 – $1,840
• Location: Des Moines, IA (50314) — West Lakes Campus approximately 9.5 miles away
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 5, 2026 – July 4, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 AM – 07:30 PM)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / On-site Registered Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Medical/Surgical/Telemetry experience required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry (Telemetry RN / Med/Surg RN) experience
• Ability to float across med/surg units including Ortho, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and West Lakes Campus
• Compliance with onboarding requirements (drug screen, health history, competency testing, background check, etc.)
• BLS certification required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care as a Med/Surg Tele RN and Telemetry Registered Nurse across multiple med/surg units
• Monitor and assess patients on telemetry, interpret cardiac rhythms, and respond to changes in patient status
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Float to Ortho, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and other med/surg units as assigned
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the medical record accurately and timely
• Participate in every other weekend (EOW) rotations and nursing team activities as required

Why apply: This Des Moines travel nursing job offers diverse clinical experience, a supportive team environment, and competitive weekly pay for Telemetry RNs and Med/Surg RNs seeking travel assignments in Iowa. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Des Moines, IA.

Apply now — Submit your resume to be considered for this Travel Med/Surg Tele RN position in Des Moines, IA (50314).

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.