Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,830/weekOverview
- Start Date06/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves working overnight shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other week requiring holiday coverage. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; zero years of experience required; the position requires working in medical-surgical units including Orthopedics, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical Telemetry; willingness to float to all med-surg floors and to the West Lakes Campus (9.5 miles from the main location)
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: RN must be willing to float to all med surg floors including Ortho, Med-surg, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, Med-Surg Tele, and must be willing to float to the West Lakes Campus (9.5 miles from DT). The position involves working day-to-day clinical responsibilities in the specified units and maintaining flexibility to support operational needs.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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