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Med Surg Tele

Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shifts on its medical-surgical telemetry unit. This is a 26-week contract role offering the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across multiple specialty floors.

Shift & Schedule

  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Schedule: Every other weekend; every other holiday off
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Length: 26 weeks
  • Start Date: August 27, 2026

Responsibilities

You will float across multiple med-surg floors, including:

  • Orthopedics
  • Medical-Surgical units
  • Neurology Step Down
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Telemetry
  • Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Float assignments may also include the West Lakes Campus location (9.5 miles from downtown).

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license
  • Current immunizations: COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA)
  • Physical/health statement
  • Background check, drug screening, and credentialing verification
  • Specialty-specific competency testing upon onboarding

What We're Looking For

Strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to transition seamlessly between different units and acuity levels. A commitment to patient safety and professional standards is essential.