Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg/Telemetry in Des Moines, IA
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Nursing
RN Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Travel Nurse Source is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316!
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)
LocationDes Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical surgical patient types in a 15-bed unit with a 4–5:1 patient ratio
- Administer and monitor heparin drips and other medications per protocol
- Utilize remote telemetry monitoring in coordination with telemetry technicians
- Serve in charge or preceptor capacity as needed to support unit leadership and staff development
- Float across multiple campuses as required to meet staffing needs
- Contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented unit culture by supporting teammates and bringing a positive, adaptable approach
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
- AHA or ARC BLS certification required
- Minimum 24 months of experience in Med Surg or Medical Surgical Telemetry
- Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers are not accepted
- Proficiency caring for a variety of medical surgical patient types
- Experience with heparin administration and management
- Recent charge or preceptor experience required
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
- Med Surg or Medical Surgical Telemetry-specific skills checklist required at time of submission
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (based on driver's license) to be eligible
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring background highly preferred
- 24 months of current, continuous Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience reflected on work history and resume
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
- Opportunity to join a developing unit during an exciting period of growth, contributing directly to how the team evolves and serves its community
- Overtime may be available, with on-call and callback opportunities providing additional scheduling flexibility
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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