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Travel RN - Med/Surg
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Staff Nurse, General Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Level II trauma hospital in Des Moines, IA, requiring 24 months of Med/Surg experience and Level II trauma experience.
Requirements- Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
- BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
- Minimum 24 months of current Med/Surg experience required
- Pulmonary patient care experience required
- Level II trauma experience required
- Level I trauma experience and experience caring for pulmonary/ventilated patients on bi-pap with trach care highly preferred
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
- Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs available if preferred)
- Med/Surg unit caring for Pulmonary/Med Surg patient population
- Unit bed size of 23 with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-6
- May care for COVID+ patients
- Uses Heparin drips
- Required to work every other or every third weekend depending on staffing/census
- No on-call requirements
- Required to float across multiple campuses including Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist
- Uses Epic EMR
- Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit at a Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital
- First-time travelers will be considered if the 2+ year Med/Surg experience requirement is met
- Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed
- Limited time off requests permitted during the winter holiday period
- Local candidates not accepted within 50 miles of the facility
- Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) may not work travel assignments at other UPH markets within 12 months of separation
- 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
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