Med Surg Tele

Med Surg Tele — Travel RN | Des Moines, IA | 13-Week Contract

This Med Surg Telemetry unit manages a diverse patient population including general medical-surgical cases, post-operative orthopedic patients (hips/knees), and psychiatric overflow. Remote telemetry monitoring is in place. The role involves charge responsibilities and requires a clinician comfortable managing varied acuity within a med surg environment.

Shift & Schedule

• 4 x 12-hour day shifts
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday — or 3 weekend shifts plus 1 weekday shift (RN discretion)
• No blocked shifts; holiday coverage required (1–2 of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)

Float Requirement

Travel RNs will float across multiple campuses within the health system.

Scrubs: Navy blue, solids

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks; extension beyond initial contract preferred
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license)
• First-time travelers welcome

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Med Surg or Med Surg Tele RN experience
• Charge nurse experience
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with psychiatric patients
• Preceptor experience

Submissions Must Include

• Resume reflecting 24+ months of qualifying Med Surg/Tele experience
• Discipline-specific skills checklist
• Supervisor or charge-level professional reference within the past 24 months
• Proof of active Iowa or compact licensure