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Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Staff Nurse, General Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 24 months of recent experience and charge nurse capability.

Requirements
  • Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
  • Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
  • Minimum 24 months of recent Med Surg/Med Surg Tele experience required
  • Must have completed at least one travel contract within the past 18 months (no first-time travelers)
  • Proficiency caring for all med surg patient types required
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Experience with Heparin required
  • Charge nurse experience required
  • Telemetry/cardiac background highly preferred
  • Preceptor experience a plus
  • Driver's license required for consideration
  • Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
Responsibilities
  • Med/Surg unit with 15 beds serving all types of med surg patients
  • Patient ratios of 4-5:1
  • Uses Heparin drips and remote telemetry monitoring
  • Days shift, 4x12 hour shifts, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week can be accommodated)
  • Weekend rotation required, every other or every third weekend depending on census
  • No on-call requirements
  • Required to float across all campuses (Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist) within contracted skillset/unit
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • Deliver comprehensive med surg nursing care within a growing, collaborative unit culture
  • Team values individuals who can adapt to change and support colleagues' learning and growth
  • Navy blue, solid-color scrubs required
  • Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of the following:
    Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, unless the unit is closed
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
  • Past UPH employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH market facility
  • Department prefers candidates open to extending beyond the initial 13-week assignment
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-762266

Open Positions: 1

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