Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,863/weekOverview
- Start Date05/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 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
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Specialty: Medical/Surgical with Telemetry experience
Job Description
- Provide nursing care for medical/surgical patients with telemetry monitoring.
- Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) schedule.
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience.
- Telemetry experience within the last year.
- Neurology nursing experience.
Onboarding & Compliance Requirements
- Drug screen: 10-panel drug test completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
- Criminal background check covering federal, nationwide, and county records from the last 7 years.
- Social Security Number verification.
- Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
- Various professional compliance forms including:
- Code of Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement
- Integrity and Audit Services Form
- Non-Employee Upload Form
- Criminal History and Abuse Registry checks specific to Iowa
- OFAC sanctions screening
- System access form completed and uploaded one week before start.
- Joint Commission CORE exam within the last year.
- Skills checklist provided by agency for clinical competency verification.
Additional Notes
- License and certification verifications must be dated within 30 days of assignment start.
- All required documents and verifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to onboarding.
- This position requires working night shifts with telemetry patient care responsibilities.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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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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