Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $3,156 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,156 per week
Shift Information: 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting. License: Active Iowa or compact multistate license Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA) Must-Have: - Client/neurosurgery care experience - Orthopedic care experience - Trauma care experience (highly preferred) - Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, 3% Sodium - EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience - Specialty equipment experience (telemetry, chest tubes, airvo) Description: We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit. This position requires candidates to float across multiple campuses as needed. The unit typically handles patients with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic conditions. The RN to patient ratio is approximately 1:5-6. Experience with telemetry and advanced medical equipment is important for this role. Candidates will be expected to work holidays if the unit is not closed. Availability to handle trauma-level patients is preferred. Communication and de-escalation skills are necessary. All applicants must have completed at least one travel assignment in the past 12 months. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records is required. References from previous employment must be available for review. A de-escalation certificate is preferred but not required. An active AHA credential for BLS and ACLS is required prior to employment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam