Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,215/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / Oncology (Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work primarily on oncology and medical-surgical units with patient types including oncology, chemo/side effect management, and med/surg.
- Float across multiple med/surg units and campuses within the area.
- Night shift with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6.
- Unit size: 28 beds.
- No drips or titrations required.
- Experience with Infusaport access required.
- EMR system used: EPIC.
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation duration: 16 hours.
- Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months of oncology experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
- At least 24 months of combined recent oncology and med/surgical experience documented in work history.
- Must have completed at least one prior travel nursing contract within the last 12 months (no first-time travelers).
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of application.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience with Infusaport access.
- Skills checklist specific to oncology and med/surgical nursing required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Med/surgical experience due to floating requirements.
- Experience with chemotherapy administration and recent chemo experience.
- CHEMO / ONS / ONCC certification.
- Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months.
Additional Notes
- Candidates will be contacted quickly via phone call or text from a 405 area code.
- Employee separation policy restricts past employees of the health system from working travel contracts in other markets within 12 months.
Employer
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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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