<p>A Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity is open in Des Moines, Iowa — a travel assignment offering night-shift coverage on a busy inpatient unit with a strong weekly pay rate and every-other-weekend scheduling. Des Moines combines a low cost of living with a genuinely livable Midwestern city, making it an attractive destination for travel nurses looking to maximize take-home pay while working in a well-supported clinical environment. The position is structured for experienced RNs 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>Weekly gross pay of $2,280</li> <li>Travel assignment structure with personalized onboarding support</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent, ongoing communication throughout the contract</li> <li>Resources and support systems 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 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, physically demanding environment requiring strong multitasking and critical thinking under pressure</li> <li>Collaborative team model with an emphasis on communication and shared accountability for patient outcomes</li> <li>Patient population spans the full Med/Surg acuity spectrum with telemetry oversight requirements</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 Med/Surg or critical care nursing experience</li> <li>Strong patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, and clinical documentation skills</li> <li>ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification preferred</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; equivalent clinical experience considered</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform in high-pressure, physically demanding inpatient settings</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city — a consistently underrated Midwestern hub with a thriving restaurant scene, a growing arts district, and some of the most affordable urban living in the country. The city sits at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, offering trail systems, parks, and outdoor recreation throughout the metro. Travel nurses relocating here benefit from low housing costs, easy commutes, and a welcoming community that punches well above its size in amenities and quality of life.</p>