Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA | 12-Hour Day Shifts

Travel RN opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa for a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse. Join a dynamic inpatient team, provide high-quality adult patient care, and enjoy a rewarding contract assignment in a welcoming Midwest city with vibrant downtown amenities, parks, trails, and local dining.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient medical-surgical telemetry unit
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• End Date: 04/03/2027
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend / every other holiday
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 - $1,840

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing or Telemetry nursing experience required
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to care for a diverse adult patient population in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Comfort working 12-hour day shifts with weekend and holiday rotation
• Current compliance and onboarding requirements must be completed prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate bedside nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Monitor patient conditions, interpret telemetry data, and communicate changes promptly
• Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care and facility protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
• Support patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach while adapting to unit needs

Apply now to join this travel nursing assignment in Des Moines, Iowa and advance your career in Med/Surg Telemetry healthcare jobs today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.