Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,913 per week in Des Moines, IA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Des
Moines, IA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,913 per week Shift
Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession:
Nursing Specialty: Med Surg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift:
Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 24 months of medical
surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
required; neuro/neurology care experience required;
ortho/orthopedic care experience required; trauma care experience
highly preferred. License: Active nursing license in Iowa or
compact/multistate license required. Certifications: BLS (AHA),
NIHSS preferred. Must-Have: - 24 months of current medical surgical
experience. - Neuro/neurology care experience. - Ortho/orthopedic
care experience. - Experience with trauma care is highly preferred.
- EPIC EMR experience. - Experience using and reading lift
equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and airvo. - Experience
administering heparin and PCAs is required. - Experience
administering 3% sodium is preferred. Description: Quickly
interviewing viable candidates. Active participation in patient
care for post TNK, ortho, crani-neurosurgery, laminectomies, and
polytrauma patients. Will float across various medical surgical
units as needed. Patient-to-nurse ratios are 1:5-6. The unit has a
bed size of 25. May work with drips and titrations, including
heparin gtts and PCAs. Experience with lift equipment, telemetry,
chest tubes, and airvo is required. Candidates must have a strong
background in administering heparin and PCAs. A professional
reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director,
CNO, or COO is preferred within the last 24 months. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing In some assignments, travel nurses may have
opportunities to participate in health education initiatives,
promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. There is a
strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice,
and support through online forums and social media groups, creating
a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nursing allows
you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new
locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and
perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your
personal and professional life. Travel nursing exposes you to
various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and
experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to
mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Working with
diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional
intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions
becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.
Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS MS Tele Pharmacology
Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29239452EXPTEMP
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