Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a variety of medical surgical patients in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment
• Maintain patient ratios of 4–5:1 in a 15-bed unit setting
• Administer and monitor heparin drips and other medications as ordered
• Utilize remote telemetry monitoring in collaboration with the tele tech unit
• Float across multiple campuses as needed to support patient care operations
• Serve in charge or preceptor roles as required by the unit

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• AHA or ARC BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 24 months of experience in Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Proficiency caring for a variety of medical surgical patient types required
• Experience with heparin administration required
• Recent charge or preceptor experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry-specific skills checklist required at time of submission
• Valid driver's license required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 24 months or more of current, continuous Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience on work history and resume
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring background highly preferred
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

• Join a growing unit that values motivated, adaptable nurses who contribute positively to team culture and community care
• Opportunity to work across multiple campuses, broadening clinical exposure and professional experience

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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