Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,085 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) RN position is available in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive med surg and telemetry care across various patient types, with an emphasis on caring for a diverse patient population. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, community-focused organization and requires adaptability to floating across multiple campuses.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical / Med Surg Tele experience, proficiency in caring for all patient types, EPIC EMR experience, experience with Heparin, Iowa license (active or valid multistate license), BLS certification, and at least one travel contract completed within the previous 18 months
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent Charge nurse experience, recent precepting experience, and experience with telemetry/cardiac care
• Additional Information: Must be open and willing to extend past an initial 13-week assignment, working 1-2 of the upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed. Position requires float capacity across all campuses. Candidate must have a minimum of 24 months of relevant experience and be proficient in EPIC EMR. Submission includes references from within the last 24 months and a valid drivers license.
• Submission requirements: Phone call or text from a 405 area code for candidate screening.
• Orientation Date: 08/17/2026.

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 #1283161. 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