Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment | Des Moines, IA

Med/Surg Tele RN travel opportunity in Des Moines, IA — 13-week night‑shift assignment on 6 North Neurology (Med/Surg Telemetry). Join a dynamic travel nursing team and deliver compassionate, high‑quality care in this Med/Surg Telemetry (neurology) role.

This assignment is based in vibrant Des Moines, Iowa (50314). Enjoy a welcoming community, thriving arts scene, and beautiful parks while working as a travel nurse on the 6 North Neurology unit. Ideal for RNs seeking temporary Med/Surg Telemetry experience or those looking for Iowa nursing jobs and travel nursing opportunities.

• Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
• Unit/Setting: 6 North Neurology – Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nurse
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• End Date: May 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour nights) — Night Shift RN
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,750–$1,840 per week

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa or an active compact nursing license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) experience; neurology experience preferred
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Comfortable and experienced with 12‑hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday scheduling
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient assessment skills
• Compliance with onboarding requirements, including health screenings and background checks

• Provide high‑quality, compassionate nursing care to patients on the Med/Surg Telemetry (neurology) unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms; respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case managers) to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications, perform thorough assessments, and document patient progress accurately in the medical record
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and post‑discharge care
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and efficient environment for patients and staff in a fast‑paced Med/Surg Telemetry setting

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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