<p>A Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity is open in Des Moines, Iowa — a travel nursing assignment offering night-shift coverage on a busy inpatient unit with a strong weekly pay rate and every-other-weekend/holiday scheduling. Des Moines combines a low cost of living with a genuinely livable Midwestern city, making it an attractive destination for travel RNs looking to maximize take-home pay while working in a well-supported acute care environment. The position is structured for experienced nurses who are comfortable with telemetry monitoring, high patient acuity, and the pace of a full-service Med/Surg floor.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive weekly gross pay of $2,280</li> <li>Travel nursing assignment with personalized onboarding support</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with placement</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy and consistent communication throughout the assignment</li> <li>Resources and support structure designed to promote professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and patient assessment skills</li> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>Every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation (EOW/EOH)</li> <li>Fast-paced, high-acuity environment demanding strong critical thinking and the ability to manage physically demanding workloads</li> <li>Collaborative team model emphasizing communication and shared accountability for patient outcomes</li> <li>Focus on patient recovery, safety monitoring, and delivery of high-quality nursing services across the Med/Surg spectrum</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license — Iowa licensure or compact license eligibility required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care or Med/Surg Telemetry setting</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; equivalent clinical experience considered</li> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, and high-pressure clinical decision-making</li> <li>Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and sustain performance across 12.5-hour night shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city — a consistently underrated Midwestern destination with a low cost of living, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Des Moines River Greenbelt trail system. The city offers affordable housing, highly rated public schools, and a welcoming community that makes it easy for travel nurses to settle in quickly. For clinicians looking to stretch their travel pay further without sacrificing urban amenities, Des Moines delivers a compelling combination of value and livability.</p>