Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN

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:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift contract requiring at least one completed travel assignment and Epic experience.

• Med/Surg unit caring for a variety of medical-surgical patient types
• Patient ratios of 4-5:1 with a 15-bed unit
• Utilizes remote tele tech monitoring
• Heparin drips administered on unit
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts totaling 48 hrs per week (36 hrs can be accommodated if preferred)
• Weekend rotation required every other or every third weekend depending on staffing/census
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital within contracted skillset/unit

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 24 months of Med Surg/Med Surg Tele experience required
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months (no first-time travelers)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Heparin required
• Telemetry/cardiac background highly preferred
• Recent charge or precept experience required
• Proficiency caring for all med surg patient types required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 24 months preferred

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of med surg and telemetry cases as part of a growing, collaborative unit
• Navy blue, solid-color scrubs required
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH market facility; this restriction does not apply to prior UPH travel assignment history

American Traveler Job  #P-765949. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.