Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry in Des Moines, Iowa. The position involves working the night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other holiday. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The RN must be willing to float to all medical-surgical floors, including orthopedics, neurology step down, oncology, surgical telemetry, and medical-surgical telemetry units, as well as to the WestLakes Campus, which is approximately 9.5 miles from the city center.

Job Details:

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Specialty: Medical Surgical With Telemetry (MS TELE)
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 1 year of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, current BLS certification, willing to float to all specified units, and capable of working the night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopedic, neurology step down, oncology, surgical telemetry, and medical-surgical telemetry units.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The RN must be willing to work every other holiday and float across multiple med-surg floors, including to an alternate campus approximately 9.5 miles from the primary location.

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 #1276725. 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