Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,193 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,193 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325!

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical surgical patient types in a 15-bed unit with a 4-5:1 patient ratio
• Administer and monitor heparin drips and other medications as ordered
• Utilize remote telemetry monitoring and apply cardiac/telemetry assessment skills
• Serve in a charge nurse capacity as needed, leading and supporting unit staff
• Float across multiple campuses as required to support patient care needs
• Contribute to a collaborative unit culture by supporting teammates, sharing knowledge, and maintaining a positive, adaptable attitude

• Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
• BLS certification through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
• Minimum 24 months of current Med Surg or Med Surg Telemetry experience required
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months - first-time travelers are not accepted
• Proficiency caring for a variety of medical surgical patient types required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with heparin administration required
• Charge nurse experience required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (verified by driver's license)

• Telemetry and/or cardiac background highly preferred
• Preceptor experience is a plus
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
• Openness to extending beyond the initial 13-week contract is strongly preferred

• Join a growing unit with a collaborative, team-focused culture that values motivated nurses who bring positive ideas and a willingness to help others succeed
• Gain diverse clinical experience by caring for a broad range of medical surgical patients across multiple campuses

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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