Travel Med Surg RN - $2,211 per week
Concentric Healthcare Staffing — Des Moines, IA
$2,211/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)
Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a general Medical Surgical setting, including renal, transplant, and urology patient populations
- Maintain a patient ratio of 1:5–6 in a 22-bed unit
- Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
- Float across multiple campuses as assigned
- Participate in on-call and charge/preceptor duties as needed
- Work 1–2 winter holidays as required, including the ability to work Thanksgiving
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
- BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) required
- Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
- Experience in renal, urology, and transplant care required
- At least one travel contract completed within the previous 15 months
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Level II trauma experience required
- Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility to be eligible (verified by driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Past or current Level I trauma center experience highly preferred
- Strong background in renal and urology nursing
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a regionally recognized Level I Trauma Center with a diverse and complex patient population
- Gain experience across multiple campuses within a well-established health system
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #793126. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others