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24 Des Moines Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Jobs

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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical Unit
    RN
    Aug 17 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
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  • $2,135/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical Unit
    RN
    ASAP (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
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    West Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    Aug 10 (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    ASAP (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    ASAP (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
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  • $2,135/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    Aug 10 (26 wks) · Day · 3x12
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical Unit
    RN
    ASAP (26 wks) · Day · 3x12
  • $2,075/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    Aug 03 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
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    Marshalltown, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    Aug 24 (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • $2,053/wk
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    Des Moines, IA
    Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 3x12
  • Day 1 benefits: healthcare & 401k
    DAY 1 BENEFITSHealthcare & 401k
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    BE REMINDEDTo update lics, certs & new opportunities
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    Des Moines, IA
    Night
    4 shifts x 12 hours
    Start August 17th · 13 wks

    Contract Details

    Job TypeTravel
    Nurse/Patient1/4-5
    Contract Date08/17/2026 - 11/16/2026
    Radius RulesCandidates 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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    Stipends
    Rate Breakdown
    Standard
    Overtime
    Lodging
    Meals & Incidents
    Total$2,823/wk
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    Benefits

    Health
    HealthDay 1
    Dental
    DentalDay 1
    Vision
    VisionDay 1
    401k
    401k(opt in)

    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:

    • 24 months of current MS/Medical Surgical/Med Surg experience required.
    • PCA and heparin experience required.

    Preferred Skills/Experience:

    • Post-op surgical experience highly preferred, including patient care experience with hip/knee, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries.

    Special Requests:

    • Any past UPH FTE or PRN float pool employee cannot work travel in another market, no matter which facility they currently work at or have worked at within the past 12 months. If they worked travel at UPH (not FTE or PRN), the separation policy does not apply.

    Unit Details:

    • Patient types include hip/knee, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries.
    • Drips include PCA and heparin.
    • Unit has an emotional support canine.

    Shift & Scheduling:

    • Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
    • Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day), unless the unit is closed.
    • No call.
    • Every 3rd weekend.

    Floating Requirements:

    • Required to float across campuses/units to like units across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist.

    Med-Surg Travel Job Responsibilities

    Med-Surg healthcare professionals have diverse job responsibilities including assessing and treating patients after surgery, administering medications, providing wound care, educating patients on disease management, and managing patient admissions or discharges. Med-Surg professionals work on general Med-Surg floors within hospitals or specialize in areas such as pediatrics, oncology, or other sub-specialties. Explore the multitude of opportunities available and embark on a fulfilling career as a Med-Surg professional in both nursing and allied health fields! 

    Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Travel Nurse Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

    Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Travel Jobs provide exciting opportunities for both nursing and allied health professionals. As a Med-Surg healthcare professional, you can work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and nursing homes. Thriving in fast-paced environments with high patient turnover, Med-Surg professionals deliver direct patient care and possess excellent organizational skills to adapt to changing patient conditions. If you are seeking a new role, discover your perfect Med-Surg travel job today!