Med/Surg Telemetry RN
West Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,074/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Telemetry Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12.5-hour shift)
Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW), Every Other Holiday (EOH)
Job Description
- Provide nursing care on Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units.
- Deliver direct patient care consistent with specialty standards.
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid RN license in Iowa.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health 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.
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, including SSN verification.
- Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
- Various professional forms and agreements including:
- Code of Conduct
- Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Integrity and Audit Services Form
- Non-Employee Upload Form
- Criminal History and Abuse Registry checks (Iowa-specific)
- 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 certifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system prior to onboarding.
- This position involves working every other weekend and holiday, with 12.5-hour shifts.
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Medical/Surgical/Telemetry RN assignment.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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