Med Surg

Neuro Trauma / Neurosurgery Step-Down RN — Night Shift | Des Moines, IA | 13-Week Contract

This unit specializes in high-acuity neurological and surgical patients, including heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, post-craniectomy, and orthopedic cases. Candidates must be comfortable managing complex drips and telemetry in a fast-paced step-down environment.

Schedule & Contract Details

• Nights | 4x12s | 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week may be accommodated)
• 13-week contract
• Holiday rotation required (1–2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays)
• Weekend rotation: every other or every third weekend, based on staffing/census
• Float requirement: travel across multiple campuses within the health system

Clinical Requirements

• Minimum 24 months of Medical-Surgical, IMCU, Step-Down, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting
• Neurology/neurosurgery care experience — required
• Ortho/orthopedic care experience — required
• Trauma care experience — highly preferred
• Drip experience: Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium — required
• EKG/telemetry strip reading — required
• Chest tube and telemetry equipment experience — highly preferred
• De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) — preferred
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment within the past 12 months

Certifications & Licensure

• Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license — required at time of submission
• BLS (AHA or ARC) — required
• ACLS (AHA or ARC) — required
• NIHSS — preferred (may be obtained during onboarding)

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• No first-time travelers