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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nThe Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nursing position is located in a healthcare facility where nurses are primarily responsible for caring for post-procedural patients who typically stay 1-3 nights after their surgeries. The role involves taking care of catheterization lab patients and managing overflow from the emergency room when needed. The shift hours are days, with working hours totaling 12 per day. The assignment runs from September 7, 2026, to March 7, 2027, providing an opportunity to deliver quality patient care in a dynamic environment.
nJob Details:
nnSchedule: Days shift, with a total of 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
nRequired Qualifications:nnProfessional: Trinity Profile
nCertifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and 1 year of relevant experience.
n n
nPreferred Qualifications: Not specified.
nFloat: Float rotation may be required.
nAdditional Information: The position involves taking care of post procedural patients, cath lab patients, and overflow ER patients, with potential holiday work based on surgical volumes. The work schedule includes working up to three Saturdays within a six-week period, with the facility being closed on Sundays.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Posted Date: Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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