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Med Surg RN
West Des Moines, Iowa
Methodist West Hospital

$2,020-3,387/week

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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

Facility

Methodist West Hospital

4.5rating(12 reviews)

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Labor and Delivery (RN)

Contract Position

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1:6 Patient ratioVerified by 8 Vivian users
Short Term Acute Care

ADDRESS1660 60th StreetWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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About West Des Moines, IA

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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