- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/02/2026
Job description
Malone Healthcare - Nursing 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: 09/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel Contract)
Facility: UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job ID / VMS Req ID: 874745 / 69339
Position Overview
- Specialty: Medical / Surgical (30-bed unit; traveler required to float across all campuses: Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital)
- Position Type: Contract
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Target Start Date: 08/31/2026 (or 09/08/2026)
- Shift: Nights (3x12 Hours)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- (Note: Local radius rule is 50 miles with a 10% reduction to the bill rate)
- Unit Highlights: Unit features an emotional support canine!
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 24 months of Med/Surg experience in a hospital or medical center setting required (post-op surgical experience and specific patient care with hip/knee, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries highly preferred). First-time travelers are accepted.
- Licensure: Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license required at the time of submission (verified via Nursys).
- Certifications: AHA or American Red Cross BLS required.
- Specialized Skills: PCA and Heparin drip experience required.
- Charting: EPIC EMR experience required.
Compliance & Facility Details
- Holiday Requirements: Unless the unit is closed, contractors are required to work 1–2 of the upcoming summer holidays.
- Separation Policy: Past employees of UnityPoint Health (FTE or PRN float pool) cannot work travel in another market within 12 months; the policy does not apply if they previously worked travel at UPH.
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance