Med Surg RN
West Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,123/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Medical Surgical Nurse, Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse or Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Med Surg RN
Overview
- Temp contract in West Des Moines, Iowa
- Nights shift
- 13-week assignment
- 30-bed unit
- Patient types: med surg and post op/spine
- Float scope: all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Iowa
- Med Surg (2 years of experience)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- 3 months or more of total travel experience within the previous 12 months
- Strong heparin experience
- Post-operative/surgical experience
- Spine care experience
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience
- Experience with Epic
- Driver's License
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional reference/reference check from within 24 months of today’s date
Additional Details
- EPIC EMR experience is required
- Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- NBO: 16 hours
- Scrubs: navy blue, solids
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: days 1:5, nights 1:6
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
7 nurses found this helpful
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 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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