Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,400/week

Overview

Start Date12/01/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

1% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,400/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

License

Iowa Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Contract

13 weeks
Temp
Nights

Unit

22-bed med surg unit
Patient types include general med surg, renal, transplant, and urology
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
Scrubs: Navy Blue

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
2 years of Med Surg experience
Med Surg experience within the last year
Experience in an Acute Care setting
One completed travel assignment
Experience with Epic
Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
Driver's License
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Proficient Transplant care experience
Renal PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
Urology experience

Preferred Qualifications

Past or current Level I trauma experience
Professional reference/reference check from within 24 months of today’s date

Scheduling and Assignment Details

Must be able to work Thanksgiving
Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Traveler will be required to float across all campuses: Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist
NBO: 16 hrs

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

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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