Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Travel RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Must be willing to float between multiple campus locations (Mercy Main and West Campus)
• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH)

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for Iowa
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) – required for all direct patient care personnel
  • ACLS (American Heart Association) – required for RNs in critical care areas
  • NIHSS certification – required
  • Specialty-specific competency testing – must be completed within the last year
• Health & Safety:

  • Fit Test
  • 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption (with agency letterhead)
  • MMR vaccination or immunity proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal)
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) for TB screening
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
  • Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work (within last year)
  • Tdap vaccination or approved declination (if no pediatric interaction)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • Federal, nationwide, county criminal checks (last 7 years)
  • Social Security Number verification
  • Sex offender registry checks
  • Dependent adult & child abuse registry checks (Iowa-specific)
  • OFAC sanctions screening
  • EPLS and GSA/OIG exclusion checks
  • NSO (National Sex Offender) check
• Professional documentation:

  • Resume and skills checklist (within last year)
  • Two professional references
  • Education verification (degree or diploma/GED)
  • Signed forms related to code of conduct, confidentiality, integrity, conflict of interest, and system access
• Must upload all required documentation and certifications to the credentialing system prior to start date

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 12-week travel RN position in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires flexibility to float between campuses and mandates a comprehensive set of certifications, vaccinations, and background checks. Candidates must hold a valid Iowa RN license and meet all health and professional credentialing requirements before starting. Prior travel experience is not required.