RN Medical/Surgical
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,030/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- 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
Role
RN Medical/Surgical
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa
Assignment Details
- 26-week long-term assignment
- 07:00 - 19:30 shift
- Every other weekend / every other holiday
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg (1 year of experience)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
Onboarding / Compliance Requirements
- COVID-19 vaccine documentation, declination, or exemption with agency letterhead
- MMR documentation
- Fit test
- Hepatitis B documentation or declination
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
- Varicella documentation
- Physical/health statement
- Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen
- Trinity Profile: resume, skills checklist within a year, and 2 professional references
- Confidentiality of Patient and Proprietary Information and Information System Security Agreement
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Criminal background check
- Education verification
- EPLS check
- GSA/OIG check
- Integrity and Audit Services Form
- Joint Commission testing
- Non Employee Upload Form
- NSO
- System Access Form
- Skills checklist
- Tdap
- Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training
- Code of Conduct Form
- I9
- Iowa Sing Report
- OFAC check
- Specialty Specific Competency Testing
- Color vision screening
Preferred
- Influenza vaccine documentation, declination, or exemption
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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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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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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