Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,280 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Des Moines, IA
$2,280/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical With Telemetry Night-shift nursing position providing care for a diverse range of medical-surgical patients. The role requires a collaborative, adaptable professional experienced in telemetry, heparin administration, and supporting a dynamic unit environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Contracts of 8, 10, or 13 weeks are available.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum 24 months of current Medical-Surgical or Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience; completion of at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months; active Iowa license or compact/multistate license at submission; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; experience caring for a variety of medical-surgical patient types; experience with the electronic medical record system; heparin experience; charge experience; telemetry and cardiac care skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Strong telemetry and cardiac background; preceptor experience; willingness to extend beyond the initial contract; recent professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), or Chief Operating Officer (COO).
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The role provides care for a variety of medical-surgical patients with typical patient ratios of 45:1. Responsibilities may include caring for patients receiving heparin and working with remotely monitored telemetry. Navy-blue solid scrubs are required. Orientation dates are 11/09/2026, 11/23/2026, and 12/07/2026. Holiday coverage may include 12 of the three upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years.
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 #1337253. 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 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