Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,135 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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in Des Moines, Iowa. This position involves providing patient care during night shifts, with responsibilities spanning multiple medical surgical floors including Orthopedics, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and Medical Surgical Telemetry. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, relevant certification as applicable, located in or willing to work in Des Moines, Iowa; no minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry units preferred.
• Float: Float to all med surg floors including Orthopedics, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and Med-Surg Telemetry. Willingness to float to the West Lakes Campus (9.5 miles from the main facility).
• Additional Information: RN must be willing to work night shifts and float across multiple specialized units as described.

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 #1276724. 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 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