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    Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA | Nights (3x12)

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, IA

    Weekly Pay
    $2,094
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    Specialty
    Med Surg
    Travel · RN
    Shift
    Nights
    3×12 hrs
    Contract
    13 wks
    Renewable

    Travel RN

    Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA

    • Des Moines, IA 50314
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    • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    • Nights (3x12), 13 weeks
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    $2,094

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    This Med Surg travel nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. This role pays $2,094 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3×12 schedule. Read more

    In this Med Surg travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

    Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Med Surg travel nurse job in Des Moines, IA, and find others just like it. Read less

    Job Details

    • Facility: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    • Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
      Explore the area! See our local guide and an interactive map further down this page.
    • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
    • Shift: Nights (3×12)

    Travel Nursing Requirements:

    • 2+ years of recent Med Surg nursing experience.
    • Active Iowa RN License or Compact License (if applicable)

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    • Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
    • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
    • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
    • Weekly Direct Deposit
    • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

    Des Moines, IA Guide

    Des Moines, IA supports a broad healthcare market for the metro and surrounding communities, which keeps staffing needs consistent. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health drive much of the inpatient volume, with intensive care units and medical-surgical units that frequently rely on traveler coverage. Des Moines International Airport helps simplify rotations between contracts. Downtown’s skywalk system can be a real quality-of-life detail during winter stretches. West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are common bases for travelers who want short commutes. The city stays navigable, which makes Des Moines a reliable contract hub in central Iowa.

    FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Des Moines, IA

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    Are there Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Des Moines, Iowa?
    Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in Des Moines and nearby areas like Ames (50010), West Des Moines (50265), Ankeny (50023) and Urbandale (50322). This assignment offers $2,094 per week and is one of our top current opportunities.
    What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
    All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
    Can I work as a travel nurse in Iowa with a compact nursing license?

    Iowa Board of Nursing

    Contact information

    Website: https://nursing.iowa.gov/

    Phone: 515.281.3255

    Fees

    License by Exam: $143 (includes background check)

    License by Endorsement: $169 (includes background check)

    Renewal: $199

    Temporary License: $169 Background Check: $50

    Timing

    Processing Time: 2 - 8 weeks

    Valid for: 30 days (temp); 3 years (perm)

    Renewal Schedule: every 3 years by the 15th of the month following the licensee’s birth month

    General Information

    Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

    Nursys: Yes

    CEU Requirements: 36 contact hours; RNs who regularly examine, attend, counsel, or treat dependent adults or children must complete 2 abuse training contact hours

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