Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg​/Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Marshalltown, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Marshalltown, IA, requiring 24 months of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience and the ability to independently read and measure telemetry strips.

• 16-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes telemetry, post-op surgical, orthopedic, and general surgery patients
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• Responsible for reading and measuring telemetry strips independently
• Drips administered include insulin, Cardizem, heparin, and amiodarone
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate RN license required
• Current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 24 months of Med/Surg and/or Telemetry experience in a hospital or medical center setting required
• Orthopedic and general surgery care experience required
• Drip experience with insulin, Cardizem, heparin, and amiodarone required
• Epic charting experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 24 months preferred for consideration

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have a minimum of 24 months of current nursing experience
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Candidates who were employed by this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-734445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.