Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,386 per week in West Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: West Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,386 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 24 months of Med Surg experience in a hospital or medical center setting. License: Active Iowa/IA license or compact/multistate license required. Certifications: BLS (AHA) required. Must-Have: - Strong experience with heparin administration. - Experience in post-operative surgical care. - Spine care experience. - Experience with EPIC EMR system. - No first-time travelers; must have a minimum of 3 months of current travel experience within the previous 12 months. Description: This position involves working in a Med Surg environment. The nurse will handle diverse patient types including post-operative and spine care patients. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5 during the day shift and 1:6 at night. The role includes floating across various campuses as needed. The nurse will be required to work 1-2 of the 3 upcoming Winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Candidates must have recent and relevant experience in surgical care. Strong communications skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential. The nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Professional references from supervisors or management within the last 24 months are preferred. All applicants must meet the specified requirements to be considered for the role.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam