Travel Contract

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

$2,404/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date06/22/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,404/week

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

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    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / Oncology (Nights)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • Work primarily on oncology and medical-surgical units with patient types including oncology, chemo/side effect management, and med/surg.
  • Float across multiple med/surg units and campuses within the area.
  • Night shift with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6.
  • Unit size: 28 beds.
  • No drips or titrations required.
  • Experience with Infusaport access required.
  • EMR system used: EPIC.
  • Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
  • Orientation duration: 16 hours.
  • Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 months of oncology experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
  • At least 24 months of combined recent oncology and med/surgical experience documented in work history.
  • Must have completed at least one prior travel nursing contract within the last 12 months (no first-time travelers).
  • Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of application.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Experience with Infusaport access.
  • Skills checklist specific to oncology and med/surgical nursing required.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Med/surgical experience due to floating requirements.
  • Experience with chemotherapy administration and recent chemo experience.
  • CHEMO / ONS / ONCC certification.
  • Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months.

Additional Notes

  • Candidates will be contacted quickly via phone call or text from a 405 area code.
  • Employee separation policy restricts past employees of the health system from working travel contracts in other markets within 12 months.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1050 reviews)

232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Review of Bethany Alber on May 21, 2026
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

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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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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