Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
West Des Moines, Iowa
Methodist West Hospital

$2,195-2,724/week

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Days), West Des Moines, IA

Employment type: Temp Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Days Start/orientation: Orientation dates 12/7 and 12/21

Unit Details

Patient types: Med surg and post-op/spine
Bed size: 30 beds
Drips: Heparin
Nurse-to-patient ratio: Days 1:5, Nights 1:6
Scrubs: Navy blue, solids
Float scope: Traveler will be required to float across all campuses in the system.

Required Qualifications

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
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with Spine patients
Experience in a(n) Hospital setting
Driver's License
Strong heparin experience
Post op/operation surgical experience
OR - Operating Room experience
Experience with Epic

Facility

Methodist West Hospital

4.5rating(12 reviews)

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Labor and Delivery (RN)

Contract Position

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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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