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Med/Surg RN
Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

$1,970-2,941/week

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RN Medical/Surgical

Location

West Des Moines, Iowa

Contract

26 weeks
Long-term assignment

Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Every other weekend
Every other holiday

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
Med Surg (1 year of experience)
Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding / Compliance Requirements

License/certificate verification
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, declination, or exemption
Drug screen completed within 30 days of start
MMR immunity documentation
Fit test
Hepatitis B documentation or declination
Negative 2-step PPD or IGRA within the required timeframe
Varicella immunity documentation
Physical/health statement from an exam within the last year
Tdap vaccination within the past 10 years
Background check
Education verification
Exclusion checks
System access form
Skills checklist
Specialty competency testing
Confidentiality agreement
Conflict of interest disclosure form
Code of conduct form
I-9
Iowa registry checks
OFAC screening
Child and adult dependent abuse training
Joint Commission testing
Color vision screening

Submission Requirements

Resume
Skills checklist completed within the past year
2 professional references

Facility

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care

ADDRESS1755 59th PlaceWest 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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