Med Surg

Medical-Surgical RN | Orthopedics / Total Joint Replacement | Nights | West Des Moines, IA

This 13-week night-shift contract places you on a Medical-Surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and total joint replacement patients. The unit manages post-operative care for total joint procedures, including bracing and rehabilitation support, with the ability to administer select cardiac IV medications as needed.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week
• Every other or every third weekend, depending on staffing/census
• Holiday rotation required; must work one of the two upcoming winter holidays (Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day)
• No on-call required

Float Requirement

Travel nurses on this contract are expected to float across multiple campuses within the health system.

Scrubs: Navy blue solids

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Medical-Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• Orthopedic/Rehab experience
• Hands-on experience with total joint replacement care, including braces
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering cardiac-specific IV/intravenous push medications
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Contract Details

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