Med Surg

Medical-Surgical RN — Travel Contract | Des Moines, IA

This 13-week night shift contract is an excellent fit for experienced Medical-Surgical travelers ready to work in an active inpatient setting managing general and abdominal surgery patients.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12s, 36 hrs/week
• Every other or every third weekend rotation (based on staffing/census)
• Holiday rotation required (1–2 holidays per holiday period)

Clinical Scope

The unit manages general medical and abdominal patient populations. Nurses are expected to manage heparin drips and titration. Float coverage across multiple campuses is required.

Scrubs: Navy blue solid tops and bottoms

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Medical-Surgical experience in a hospital setting
• Abdominal patient care experience
• Heparin administration experience
• Prior Level II trauma experience
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the past 24 months (no first-time travelers)
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Level I trauma experience
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, or nurse manager within the past 24 months

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Skills checklist specific to Medical-Surgical or Medical-Surgical/Telemetry required
• Valid driver's license required

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026 (earlier start dates preferred)