Travel

Med Surg Tele

Des Moines, IA

Critical Care Nurse – 6-Month Winter Assignment

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Critical Care Nurse for a 6-month long-term assignment to support operations through the winter season. This role offers the stability of an extended contract with a predictable schedule.

Shift & Schedule

  • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
  • Rotation: Every other weekend; every other holiday
  • Contract Duration: 26 weeks
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Clinical Scope

You'll provide care in a medical-surgical telemetry unit, managing patients requiring cardiac monitoring and intermediate-level acuity. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Required Credentials & Clearances

  • Active nursing license with verification
  • COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccines
  • PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT)
  • Fit test
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug screening
  • Education and license verification
  • Child and adult dependent abuse training

Onboarding Requirements

Standard professional documentation, confidentiality and system security agreements, skills checklist, and facility-specific competency testing are required prior to start.

Why Apply

If you're looking for a straightforward winter assignment with consistent scheduling and the security of a 6-month contract, this role offers exactly that. Join a team focused on quality patient care in a supportive environment.