Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
West Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your Medical-Surgical RN experience to a rewarding travel nurse job in West Des Moines, IA. This 26-week Med/Surg nursing assignment offers a steady day-shift schedule, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to work in a welcoming Iowa community with easy access to the greater Des Moines area. If you're seeking a travel nursing opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your nursing career, this role is an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Start Date: October 4, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
- Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, time management, and patient care skills
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and maintain a consistent travel assignment schedule
- Comfort with standard onboarding, compliance, and competency requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and communicate effectively with the care team
- Administer medications and treatments according to nursing protocols and patient needs
- Document care accurately and maintain clear, timely charting
- Support patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a Med/Surg travel RN assignment
- Consistent 12-hour day shift schedule
- Opportunity to build travel nursing experience in Iowa
- Supportive clinical setting in West Des Moines healthcare
- Great option for Registered Nurses seeking flexible healthcare jobs
Apply now to join this West Des Moines medical-surgical nursing assignment and take the next step in your travel RN 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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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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