Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA | Days (3x12)
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA
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$2,040
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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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 $2,040 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Location: Des Moines, IA 50314 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center — Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a teaching and referral hospital with adult and pediatric services. Its downtown campus combines emergency, medical, surgical and maternity care.
- The hospital provides adult emergency and Level II trauma care. MercyOne Children's Hospital on the same campus provides pediatric emergency and Level II trauma care. Read More
- The Joint Commission certifies the stroke program as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. Mechanical thrombectomy is available for acute ischemic stroke.
- Critical care includes cardiac-medical and neuro-trauma-medical ICUs, with care for complex trauma patients as well as medical and cardiovascular illness.
- Cardiovascular procedures include coronary angioplasty, stent placement and coronary artery bypass surgery, covering both catheter-based and open surgical treatment.
- General, orthopedic and robotic surgery complement the hospital's inpatient medical services, adding postoperative care to its broader medical and surgical setting.
- The birth center cares for low- and high-risk pregnancies through delivery and postpartum recovery. A Level III NICU is within the medical center.
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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Des Moines, IA
What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry experience.
What kind of trauma and emergency experience can travel nurses get at MercyOne Des Moines?
MercyOne Des Moines provides Level II trauma care for both adults and children on its downtown campus. ED, trauma, and ICU travelers may care for serious injuries alongside complex medical and cardiovascular emergencies.
What should stroke nurses know about MercyOne Des Moines?
MercyOne Des Moines is an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and performs mechanical thrombectomy for eligible ischemic stroke patients. Neuro, ED, and critical-care nurses may work with patients from initial stroke activation through intensive monitoring and recovery.
Which other specialty areas are important for RN assignments at MercyOne Des Moines?
The hospital combines cardiac intervention and surgery, neuro-trauma and cardiac critical care, general and orthopedic surgery, high-risk maternity, and a Level III NICU. That breadth supports assignments across adult acute care, critical care, and women's and children's services.
Benefits
- 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
Resources for this Med Surg job in Des Moines
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Des Moines, IA
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.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Med Surg · Des Moines, IA · $2,040 /wk