Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
West Des Moines, IA
Nightingale Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,784/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
Pay
Description
Looking for a great Travel Med Surg Nursing Job in West Des Moines, Iowa? Nightingale Nurses posted this Travel Nursing Job that offers 48 hours a week for 13 weeks in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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The details for this Travel Med Surg Nursing Job are:
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Job Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
- Travel Nurse Salary: $2,784/week
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Total Hours Per Week: 48 weekly
- Shift Breakdown: 4x12 hrs
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
Facility
Methodist West Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
Nightingale Nurses
2 nurses recommend working with Nightingale Nurses
Pros
I’ve personally had no issues with this company working SPD. The recruiter contacted me quickly and got me a job quick too.
Cons
Wish they fight a little more for more money.
Recommends working with Nightingale Nurses
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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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