Med Surg Telemetry RN
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$43-47/hourOverview
- Start Date09/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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
Job Details
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Contract length: 26 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Employment type: LTA
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Floating: Expected to float to Downtown MercyOne
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS certification
Onboarding / Compliance Requirements
- License/certificate verification
- Resume, skills checklist within the past year, and 2 professional references
- Confidentiality and information security agreement
- Conflict of interest disclosure form
- Criminal background check
- Education verification
- EPLS screening
- GSA/OIG screening
- Integrity and audit services form
- Joint Commission testing
- Non-employee upload form
- NSO screening
- System access form
- Specialty skills checklist
- Tdap vaccination within the past 10 years
- Child and adult dependent abuse training
- Code of conduct form
- I-9
- Iowa criminal history, sex offender, dependent adult, and child abuse registries check
- OFAC screening
- Specialty-specific competency testing
- Color vision screening
Health Requirements
- COVID-19 vaccination or approved declination/exemption
- MMR immunity documentation
- Fit test
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA
- Varicella immunity documentation
- Physical/health statement within the past year
- Drug screen completed before start
Optional
- Influenza vaccine
- TNCC certification
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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