Med Surg RN
West Des Moines, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,138/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)
Location
West Des Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit serving med/surg and post-operative/spine patients
- Administer and monitor heparin drips in accordance with facility protocols
- Maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on night shift
- Float across multiple campuses as required by unit needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support post-operative and spine care patient populations
- Required to work 1–2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
- Active BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
- Minimum 24 months of medical/surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
- Strong heparin experience required
- Post-operative surgical experience required
- Spine care experience required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Minimum 3 months of travel nursing experience within the previous 12 months required; first-time travelers are not eligible
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
- Experience floating across multiple hospital campuses
- Familiarity with orthopaedic or spine surgical patient populations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a well-established, expanding health system serving a diverse medical/surgical and post-operative patient population
- Overtime and on-call opportunities may be available, supporting schedule flexibility for experienced travel nurses
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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