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Med Surg Tele

Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 90-week contract on the medical-surgical telemetry unit. This is a night shift role (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with every-other-weekend scheduling.

Shift & Schedule

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Every-other-weekend requirement
  • 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Start date: November 2, 2026

Unit Details

You'll work on a medical-surgical telemetry floor serving patients requiring cardiac monitoring and post-operative care. This role includes float responsibilities across multiple med-surg units, including orthopaedics, general med-surg, neurology step-down, oncology, and surgical telemetry. You may also float to an off-campus location approximately 9.5 miles away.

Required Credentials & Licenses

  • Current RN license with verification
  • Specialty-specific competency testing
  • Standard onboarding requirements include background check, education verification, immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19, Influenza), tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA), drug screening, and fit testing.

What We're Looking For

Strong clinical foundation in telemetry monitoring, post-operative assessment, and med-surg patient care. You must be flexible and comfortable floating across multiple unit types and willing to work the night shift in a fast-paced environment.