Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,050 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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This registered nurse position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves providing patient care in a medical-surgical with telemetry unit that includes specialties such as orthopedics, neurology step-down, oncology, surgical telemetry, and med-surg tele. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on their first day and must be flexible to float across various med-surg floors, including the WestLakes Campus located approximately 9.5 miles from downtown.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE)
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift time is from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other shift, including holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 1 year of experience in a medical-surgical with telemetry setting; ability to float to all med-surg floors including orthopedic, neurology step-down, oncology, surgical telemetry, and med-surg tele units; willingness to float to the WestLakes Campus.
• Additional Information: The unit covers various specialties including orthopedics, neurology, oncology, surgical telemetry, and med-surg tele. Candidates must be adaptable to float across multiple units during shifts.

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 #1269167. 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