Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,830 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse opportunity in a healthcare facility environment. This position involves caring for post-procedural patients, cath lab patients, and managing some emergency overflow patients, primarily during day shifts. The role includes working up to three Saturdays within a six-week schedule, with the facility closed on Sundays and holidays assessed based on surgical volumes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The scheduled start date is 10/19/2026 and the assignment concludes on 01/17/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse (RN) license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse, and availability to start on 10/19/2026.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Medical Surgical units with telemetry, flexibility to work scheduled weekends, and proactively managing postoperative and overflow emergency patients.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Position involves patient care for post-procedural patients who stay 1-3 nights, cath lab patients, and emergency overflow cases. Work hours are aligned with a 12-hour shift schedule, and candidates should be prepared to work weekend shifts and possibly holidays depending on surgical volumes and staffing needs.

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 #1320073. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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