Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN - $2,187 per week

American Traveler 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:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring an active Iowa or compact license, prior travel experience, and Epic proficiency.

• Work on a 16-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes ED observation, overnight stays, and various post-surgical patients requiring overnight monitoring
• Patient ratios of 3:5, up to 2:7 at most
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7p, 36 hours per week (no 48-hour shifts)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required to float across campuses and to like units
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Navy scrubs required

• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license required at time of submission
• Minimum 24 months of current Med Surg/Medical Surgical Telemetry, Tele, IMCU, stepdown, or PCU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Heparin administration experience required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• Current AHA or ARC ACLS certification required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients including those with ED observation status and post-surgical overnight stays
• Required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
• Candidates previously employed by the client within the 12-month period prior to submission may not be eligible for consideration
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the previous travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job  #P-744214. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.