Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Des Moines, IA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,400/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,400/week

Estimated taxable pay
$986/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,414/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary – List Format

Position: Travel Med Surg RN
Facility: Iowa Methodist Medical Center (UnityPoint Health - Des Moines)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa (candidates cannot reside within 50 miles)

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### Job Duties & Details
- Provide nursing care for general med surg patients, including renal, transplant, and urology cases
- Will be required to float across all campuses: Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist
- 22-bed unit, nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5-6
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation
- Wear navy blue scrubs
- Participate in a minimum 16-hour orientation (NBO)
- May serve in charge/precept roles ($6/hr differential)
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays (must be able to work Thanksgiving), unless unit is closed
- On-call pay: $9/hour; Call back pay: 1.5x with 2-hour minimum
- OT/Holiday: 1.15x multiplier; OT billable after 40 hrs/week (36-40 schedule) or after 48 hrs/week (48-hr schedule)

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### Requirements
- Minimum 24 months recent hospital/medical center Med Surg experience (including renal, urology, and transplant care)
- At least 1 completed travel contract within previous 15 months
- Strong renal and urology experience required
- Proficient in transplant care
- Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience highly preferred
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Active Iowa or Compact/Multistate RN license at submission
- BLS certification (AHA or ARC/Red Cross)
- Driver’s license
- Med Surg-specific skills checklist
- Professional reference from charge/supervisor/manager within last 24 months preferred

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### Policies & Restrictions
- No local candidates within 50 miles (verified by driver’s license)
- Employee Separation Policy: No former FTE or PRN UPH employees (in any market/facility) within last 12 months; does not apply to travel-only staff
- Must be willing to float to different campuses as needed

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### About the Facility
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a 370-bed regional medical center and teaching hospital
- Renowned for cancer care, cardiac care, and trauma (Level I Trauma Center)
- Offers comprehensive rehabilitation, maternity, and educational programs
- Part of UnityPoint Health, a leading Midwest healthcare system

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Orientation Dates: 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7

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Ideal Candidate:
Experienced Med Surg/renal/urology nurse with travel experience, trauma background, and flexibility to float and cover holidays, meeting all licensure and certification requirements.

Med Ninjas Job ID #18646. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Med Ninjas

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At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

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Des Moines, IA

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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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