Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit - $2,...

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Iowa, requiring at least 24 months of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience, recent travel experience, and Epic proficiency. Responsibilities 22-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting General med/surg patient population with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio Heparin drip management required Epic EMR experience required Floating required across multiple campuses (Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist) Navy blue scrubs required Travelers must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving Time-off requests during the Thanksgiving week (11/26–11/30) and winter holiday period (12/23–1/2) are limited to 1 day per period Candidates employed by this facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for this position Requirements Active IA RN license or compact RN license required Current BLS certification (AHA) required De-escalation certification required (MAB, MOAB, CPI, or SAMA); may be obtained during onboarding Minimum 24 months of Med/Surg and/or Telemetry RN experience required Travel nursing experience within the past 18 months required Epic EMR experience required Trauma Level I experience highly preferred One supervisory performance evaluation or professional reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration Driver's license required for consideration Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-679052. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-04