Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,110/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse in Iowa. This position involves providing care for a variety of medical surgical patients, including those requiring telemetry and cardiac monitoring, within a healthcare facility. The role requires adaptability and the ability to float across multiple campuses to meet patient needs.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Nights
- Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or multistate license; BLS certification; 24 months of current medical surgical or medical surgical telemetry experience; proficiency in caring for all patient types; experience with Heparin; skills in telemetry/cardiac monitoring; experience with EPIC EMR; ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be at least 50 miles from the facility; scheduled orientation dates: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7; minimum of one travel contract completed within the previous 18 months.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charge nurse responsibilities; precepting experience.
- Additional Information: This role requires working 1-2 of the upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed. Flexibility to extend beyond the initial 13-week contract is desired. The position involves floating across all campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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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