Posted 10/04/2026 · Job #514483
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – West Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Assignment in West Des Moines, IA
Travel RN opportunity in West Des Moines, Iowa: join a Med/Surg Telemetry team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in a supportive inpatient setting. West Des Moines, IA 50266 offers a welcoming community atmosphere with easy access to the greater Des Moines area, making it a great place to work and explore. This 26-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and a balanced Midwest schedule.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 – $1,840
- Start Date: 09/20/2026
- End Date: 03/20/2027
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Ability to provide safe, efficient care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Comfort working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Willingness to float as needed within the system
- Required onboarding and compliance documentation must be completed prior to start
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and document care accurately
- Coordinate care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Support safe patient transitions, admissions, and discharges
- Maintain a patient-focused approach while promoting quality and continuity of care
- Float to other assigned areas as needed based on patient care needs
If you are searching for Med/Surg Telemetry RN jobs, travel nurse jobs in Iowa, or West Des Moines healthcare jobs, this is a great opportunity to advance your nursing career. Apply now to join this travel nursing assignment.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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