Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Med/Surg RN travel assignment in Des Moines, IA: Join a dynamic Medical/Surgical Telemetry team and expand your nursing experience in a fast-paced adult acute care hospital environment. Des Moines, IA 50314 offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a great mix of city conveniences, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions.
Job Details
- Position: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
- Setting: Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Start Date: 11/01/2026
- End Date: 04/30/2027
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing
- At least 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred
- Telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and maintain a reliable schedule
- Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced adult acute care and telemetry environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with telemetry needs
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor condition changes, and respond appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments according to orders and best practices
- Coordinate care plans and communicate patient updates with the healthcare team
- Support patient education, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care
- Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with facility standards
- Promote a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care environment
If you are a Travel RN, Med/Surg RN, or Telemetry RN looking for your next nursing opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, apply now and join a supportive healthcare team today.
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.
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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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