Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$48-52/hourOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Contract length: 13 weeks
Employment type: LTA
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule note: Every other weekend / every other holiday
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Onboarding Requirements
- COVID-19 vaccine documentation, declination, or exemption
- MMR documentation
- Varicella documentation
- Hepatitis B documentation or declination
- Tdap documentation or declination
- Negative 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/T-Spot)
- Fit test
- Physical/health statement
- 10-panel drug screen
- Color vision screening
- Criminal background check
- Education verification
- OFAC screening
- EPLS screening
- GSA/OIG screening
- Iowa registry and abuse check
- Confidentiality and security agreement
- Conflict of interest disclosure form
- Code of conduct form
- I-9
- System access form
- Non-employee upload form
- Joint Commission testing
- Specialty competency testing
- Skills checklist
- Child and adult dependent abuse training
Submission Materials
- Resume
- Skills checklist completed within the past year
- 2 professional references
Optional
- Influenza vaccine documentation, declination, or exemption
- TNCC certification
Employer
Host Healthcare
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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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