Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #518815
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry in Des Moines, IA
Travel RN opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa: We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with Med/Surg Telemetry experience for a 26-week travel nursing assignment in a dynamic acute care hospital setting.
This role offers the chance to work in a welcoming Midwest metro area known for its growing downtown, riverfront amenities, local dining, and strong community feel. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and enjoy delivering high-quality patient care, this Med/Surg Tele RN job could be an excellent fit.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- End Date: 4/17/2027
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 – $1,840
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience required
- Strong clinical assessment skills and confidence managing telemetry patients
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday rotation as scheduled
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced acute care environment
RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition
- Assess patients, administer medications, and carry out physician orders
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized patient care plans
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
- Educate patients and families on care plans, treatment goals, and discharge instructions
- Respond quickly to clinical changes and escalate concerns when needed
Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa, and make an impact as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse.
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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