Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

$2,942/wk

Des Moines, IA
Night
4 shifts x 12 hours
Start November 24th · 13 wks
Contract Details
Job Type
Travel
Shift Type
Night
Contract Date
11/24/2025 - 02/23/2026
Expected Length
13 weeks
Hours Per Shift
12
Shifts Per Week
4
Radius Rules
Candidates must live at least 50 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.
Travel Pay Breakdown
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Requirements
Experience
12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.
Must have at least 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience.
References
Candidates must provide 1 manager/supervisor reference from within the past 2 years in order to be considered for this role
License
Candidates must have a Iowa license or compact license
Certifications
BLS (Required)
Vaccinations
Flu vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Proof of Identification
Proof of identification required
Additional Information

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:

• Pulmonary patient care experience and experience caring for patients on vents, bi-pap, trach care, etc. (noted on skills checklist and work history)

• Will take 1st time traveler as long as they have at least 2 years MS experience.

Required Credentials: Current/Active Driver's License or government-issued form of identification

Unit/Facility Details: May care for covid+ patients.

Special Requests: Limit of 1 day request off between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 for all travelers regardless of holidays worked.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Weekend Requirements: Usually every other including holiday rotation

• On Call Requirements: None

Floating Requirements: raveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran & Iowa Methodist

Trusted Benefits

Health

(day 1)

Dental

(day 1)

Vision

(day 1)

401k

(opt in)