Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Description
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 06/22/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
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RN - Med Surg
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Job Details:
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• Work 12-hour shifts with 36-48 hours per week schedule/n• Every other weekend required/n• Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran/n• Care for pulmonary and medical surgical patients in 23-bed unit/n• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-6/n• Administer drips including Heparin/n• Required to work 1-2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless unit is closed/n• 24 months of Med Surg experience required/n• Pulmonary patient care experience required/n• Charge experience required/n• Experience caring for pulmonary/ventilated patients on bi-pap and trach care highly preferred/n• Level I trauma experience highly preferred/n• May care for COVID+ patients/n• Will accept first time travelers if 2+ years Med Surg experience requirement is met/n• BLS certification required/n• Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license required/n• Skills checklist specific to medical surgical discipline required/n• Professional reference from charge/supervisor/nurse manager within 24 months preferred
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Facility:
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This healthcare organization operates multiple campuses providing comprehensive medical services including medical surgical and pulmonary care. The facility features a 23-bed medical surgical unit specializing in pulmonary and medical surgical patients, with advanced capabilities for ventilated patients requiring bi-pap and tracheostomy care. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth across various campus locations.
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Location:
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Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines offers an excellent quality of life as Iowas capital city, featuring a thriving downtown area, diverse cultural attractions, and affordable cost of living. The city provides numerous recreational opportunities, excellent dining and entertainment options, and serves as a major healthcare hub in the Midwest.
Adex Job ID #67558. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the companys headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits
- Referral bonus