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Med Surg

Des Moines, IA

Medical-Surgical Nursing – Nights

The Position

The facility is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical RN for its pulmonary unit. You'll work nights on a 4x12 schedule (48 hours/week, with a 36-hour/week option available). This is a 13-week contract with a start date of October 26, 2026.

Unit Overview

Schedule & Expectations

  • Nights: 4x12 hour shifts
  • Weekend rotation: every other or every third weekend, depending on staffing and census
  • Holiday rotation: You're required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays (unless the unit is closed)
  • Weekends and call-back availability expected

Requirements

  • 24 months of current Medical-Surgical nursing experience (required)
  • Pulmonary patient care experience (required)
  • Level II trauma experience (required); Level I trauma experience highly preferred
  • Active Iowa state license or compact/multistate license
  • BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, or manager within the past 24 months (preferred)

First-time travelers with 2+ years of Med-Surg experience are welcome.

Contract Details

91 guaranteed contract weeks.