Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,265 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)

Location

West Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Medical Surgical unit with a focus on orthopedics and total joint replacement patients
• Administer medications including cardiac-specific IV/intravenous push medications as indicated
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6 on night shift
• Float across multiple campuses as required to meet unit staffing needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• Orthopedic/Rehabilitation nursing experience required
• Experience with total joint replacement and braces care required
• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Current BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
• Valid Driver's License required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience administering cardiac-specific IV/intravenous push medications highly preferred
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career in a supportive environment
• Gain experience across multiple campuses and diverse patient populations in a well-established healthcare system

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754425. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others