Med Surg

Medical Surgical RN — Travel Contract | Des Moines, IA

This 13-week day-shift contract places you on a post-surgical Medical-Surgical unit caring for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures (hip/knee replacement), mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries. The unit has a welcoming environment and even features a resident emotional support canine.

Shift & Schedule

• Days, 3×12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
• Every other or every third weekend depending on staffing and census
• Holiday rotation required: must work 1–2 of the 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed

Float Requirement

Travelers are expected to float across multiple campuses within the health system as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Medical-Surgical experience in a hospital setting
• PCA and heparin drip experience
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• AHA or ARC BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-operative surgical experience
• Patient care experience with hip/knee, mastectomy, and abdominal surgery populations

Submission Documents

• Resume reflecting 24 months of current Med-Surg experience
• Discipline-specific skills checklist (Medical Surgical or Medical Surgical/Telemetry)
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, or director within the past 24 months (preferred)
• Valid driver's license

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Orientation options: December 7 or December 21

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.