Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $3,156 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,156 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 24 months of current stepdown, progressive care, or medical-surgical experience in a hospital setting is required. Neuro/neurology care experience is required. Ortho/orthopedic care experience is required. Trauma care experience is highly preferred. Experience administering heparin PCAs is required. Experience using lift equipment, chest tubes, and airvo is required. Experience administering 3% sodium is preferred. Completion of at least one travel contract within the previous 12 months is required. License: Active Iowa license or compact multistate license at the time of submission is required. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required. Must-Have: Skills checklist must be specific to the discipline listed. Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, or director within the last 24 months is preferred. Description: This position involves caring for patients in a medical-surgical unit. The nurse will care for patients post-TNK, ortho, crani-neurosurgery, and laminectomies. The nurse may also assist with polytrauma patients. Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6. The unit has a bed size of 25. Travelers may be required to float to other units as needed. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring drips and titrations, including heparin gtts and PCAs. Knowledge of telemetry and chest tubes is essential. Candidates must be willing to work 1-2 of the upcoming winter holidays if the unit is open. This role requires collaboration and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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