Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
West Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in West Des Moines, Iowa: join a Med/Surg Telemetry team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in a supportive inpatient setting. West Des Moines, IA 50266 offers a welcoming community atmosphere with easy access to the greater Des Moines area, making it a great place to work and explore. This 26-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and a balanced Midwest schedule.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
- Start Date: 09/20/2026
- End Date: 03/20/2027
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Ability to provide safe, efficient care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Comfort working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Willingness to float as needed within the system
- Required onboarding and compliance documentation must be completed prior to start
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and document care accurately
- Coordinate care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Support safe patient transitions, admissions, and discharges
- Maintain a patient-focused approach while promoting quality and continuity of care
- Float to other assigned areas as needed based on patient care needs
If you are searching for Med/Surg Telemetry RN jobs, travel nurse jobs in Iowa, or West Des Moines healthcare jobs, this is a great opportunity to advance your nursing career. Apply now to join this travel nursing assignment.
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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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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