Travel Med Surg Jobs in Iowa
Travel Med Surg professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Des Moines accounts for 8 of the 16 open Med Surg positions in Iowa, with the remainder spread across 4 other cities. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 3 day, 13 night.
Pay Range
Based on 16 current Med Surg assignments in Iowa.
The $830 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying Med Surg assignments in Iowa reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,340 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $27/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Med Surg positions. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
All Med Surg Jobs in Iowa
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $3,000/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $3,000/wk | 4 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts Days and Nights ) |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $3,000/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Med Surg | Atlantic, IA | $2,797/wk | Nights |
| Med Surg | Fairfield, IA | $2,365/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $2,296/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $2,296/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $2,296/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Sioux City, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Sioux City, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Med Surg | Sioux City, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Sioux City, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Med Surg | Sioux City, IA | $2,257/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $2,170/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Med Surg | Des Moines, IA | $2,170/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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