Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date03/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$833/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,407/week
Description
Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Days)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Job Details
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Work Hours: 36-40 hours/week (OT billable after 40 hours)
- Unit Info:
- Patient Types: All types of med surg care including overflow of post-op surgical hips/knees
- Patient Ratios: 4-5:1
- Bed Size: 24
- Drips: Heparin
- Telemetry Tech Unit Monitoring: Remote
- Scrubs: Navy blue, solids
- Floating: Traveler will be required to float across multiple campuses
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months (2 years) of experience in Med Surg / Med Surg Telemetry
- Experience with EPIC EMR system
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
- Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC/Red Cross)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Skills checklist specific to Med Surg / Med Surg Telemetry discipline
- Professional reference or performance evaluation within the last 24 months (preferred)
Additional Information
- First-time travelers accepted
- Orientation dates are firm
- OT/Holiday pay and call-back/on-call pay available (details not included here)
Summary
This is a temporary RN position in Med Surg/Telemetry requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience, EPIC EMR proficiency, and an active Iowa nursing license. The role involves caring for med surg patients including post-op surgical cases, with a patient ratio of 4-5:1, and requires flexibility to float across multiple campuses. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
Employer
Olaro
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Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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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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