RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. This 26-week travel nursing job offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, strong weekly hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- No minimum years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Ability to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate bedside care
- Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts and participate in an every-other-weekend rotation
- Willingness to complete standard onboarding and compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Document care accurately and maintain timely charting
- Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Support a positive, patient-centered environment focused on safety and teamwork
Why Choose This Des Moines Healthcare Job?
Des Moines offers the energy of a growing Midwest city with a comfortable, easygoing feel. Nurses can enjoy a balanced lifestyle, convenient amenities, and a vibrant local scene while working in a community that values skilled healthcare professionals.
Apply now to explore this Iowa RN job and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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