- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
BHS Workforce 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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) / Pulmonary
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 4 × 12-hour shifts (48 hours/week); 36 hours/week may be available if preferred
- EMR: Epic
- Bed Size: 23 beds
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4–6
- Call: None
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or every third weekend, depending on staffing and census
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Orientation Dates: October 26, November 9, November 23, and December 7
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of current Med-Surg experience
- Pulmonary patient care experience
- Level III trauma experience required
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at submission
- Current BLS certification through AHA or American Red Cross
- Valid driver's license
- Med-Surg-specific skills checklist
- Current resume/work history documenting 24 months of Med-Surg experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with pulmonary and ventilated patients
- BiPAP and tracheostomy care experience
- Level I trauma experience highly preferred
- Level II trauma experience preferred
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months
- First-time travelers accepted if they meet the 2-year Med-Surg experience requirement
Facility & Patient Details
- Patient Population: Pulmonary and Medical-Surgical
- Possible Patient Assignments: COVID-positive patients
- Floating: Required across campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran.
- Local Rule: Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
- Previous UPH Employees: UPH employees or PRN float-pool staff who worked within the last 12 months are restricted from traveling in another market. This restriction does not apply to former UPH travel nurses.
Pay Differentials
About BHS Workforce
BHS Workforce is a national, Joint Commission-accredited healthcare staffing company built on a simple promise: Tech-Enabled, Human Delivered. We pair modern technology that surfaces the right assignments fast with real recruiters who know your name, answer the phone, and stay in your corner from your first call through your final shift.
We place registered nurses and allied health professionals — including Imaging/Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, and Laboratory — in travel and contract assignments at hospitals and health systems nationwide, along with behavioral health, therapy, and per diem opportunities. Whether you’re after a specific city, a stronger paycheck, or a schedule that finally fits your life, our team helps you get there.
With recruiters across the country, BHS Workforce is mission-driven and people-first. We believe the clinicians who care for patients deserve to be cared for, too — with transparent pay, quick and honest communication, and a recruiter who treats you like a person, not a placement.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Guaranteed Hours
- License and certification reimbursement
- Referral bonus