Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,377/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- 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 (RN) – Med Surg (Nights)
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Work primarily on a 30-bed med surg & post-op/spine unit
- Patient care includes medical surgical, post-operative, and spine care
- Required to float across multiple campuses within the local area
- Night shift position
- Use of EPIC electronic medical record system
- Nurse-to-patient ratio:
- Days: 1:5
- Nights: 1:6
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 2 years of medical surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- At least 3 months of total travel nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Strong heparin drip experience
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system
Work Environment & Additional Details
- 36-40 hours per week standard; overtime billable after 40 hours
- Holiday and overtime pay multipliers apply (details not included here)
- Scrubs: Navy blue solids required
- Charge/preceptor pay available for applicable roles
- Call back and on-call pay available (details excluded)
- Orientation scheduled prior to start date
- Direct clinical screening via phone/text required before hire
Summary
This temporary night shift RN position requires a highly experienced medical surgical nurse with strong post-op, spine, and heparin drip skills. Candidates must have recent travel nursing experience and be comfortable floating across multiple hospital campuses. The role involves working with EPIC EMR and requires flexibility to work certain holidays.
Employer
Host Healthcare
260 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler has been an incredible recruiter to work with since day one! His warm personality and laid back attitude have made my transition into travel nursing super easy and comfortable. He’s been so supportive and I know I can count on him to advocate for me!
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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