Med Surg

Med-Surg / Post-Op Travel Nurse — West Des Moines, IA

13-Week Contract | Days | Monday–Friday

This travel RN opportunity is on a med-surg unit focused on post-operative and spine care patients. The role requires floating across multiple campuses in the Des Moines area.

Shift Details

• Monday–Friday, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
• 36 hours/week; no 48-hour weeks
• Holiday rotation required (1–2 winter holidays)
• Every third weekend

Clinical Scope

• Post-operative and spine care patient population
• Moderate-acuity med-surg environment
• Heparin drip management
• Float requirement across affiliated campuses

Requirements

• Minimum 24 months of med-surg/post-operative experience in a hospital setting
• Spine care experience required
• Strong heparin experience required
• Minimum 3 months of travel nurse experience within the past 12 months (no first-time travelers)
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Dress Code

• Navy blue solid scrubs

Contract Start: December 7, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks