Travel Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 24 months of recent Medical Surgical experience and current Level II trauma experience.

• Med Surg unit (Surgical N6) in a hospital setting with 25 beds
• Patient population includes general and abdominal surgical cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Heparin drips/titrations administered
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 4x12s, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs can be accommodated if preferred)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float required across multiple campuses (Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist) and like units as needed

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• 24 months of recent Med/Surg experience in a hospital or medical center setting required
• Abdominal patient care experience required
• Heparin experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Current Level II trauma experience required
• Recent Level I trauma experience preferred
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the past 24 months
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

• Provide direct patient care to general and abdominal surgical Med/Surg patients
• Navy blue scrubs (tops and bottoms, solids) required
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 designated Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license
• Previous UPH employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are restricted from travel assignments at other UPH market facilities
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-777268. 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

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.