Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,775 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Tele) registered nurse position located in an unspecified area. This role involves providing care to a diverse patient population within a med surg unit, with remote telemetry monitoring. Candidates must be adaptable team players willing to float across multiple campuses and contribute to a growing unit serving the surrounding community.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Iowa state license or multistate license, 24 months of current experience in Medical Surgical or Medical Surgical Telemetry, BLS certification, proficiency caring for all patient types, experience with Heparin, and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC).
• Preferred Qualifications: CHARGE experience, preceptor experience, highly preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required as part of the role.
• Additional Information: This position requires quickly interviewing viable candidates via phone call or text from a 405 area code. Orientation begins on 10/12/2026. The candidate must have at least one previous travel contract completed within the past 18 months and willingness to extend beyond 13 weeks. Experience with telemetry/cardiac care is highly preferred.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320254. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus