Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Days)

Location

Des Moines, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for post-operative patients including those recovering from hip/knee procedures, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries
• Administer and monitor drips including PCA and Heparin
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic medical records
• Float across multiple campuses as required
• Work 1–2 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• PCA and Heparin administration experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Post-operative surgical nursing experience
• Patient care experience specific to hip/knee, mastectomy, and abdominal surgery populations
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, or director within the past 24 months

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity
• Work in a supportive unit environment on a well-established Medical Surgical floor

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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