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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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position located in the area. This role involves providing direct patient care on med-surg floors, with the flexibility to float to various units including Orthopedics, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, and Med-Surg Telemetry. The position requires adaptability to different patient needs and operational areas within the healthcare organization.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Shift hours total 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Professional: Trinity Profile, 1 year of medical-surgical with telemetry (MS TELE) experience, valid RN licensure, and willingness to float across multiple med-surg units, including willingness to work at the WestLakes Campus (approximately 9.5 miles from the downtown area).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience on orthopedic, neurology, oncology, or surgical telemetry units is preferred.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: RN must be willing to float to all med-surg floors including the following: Orthopedics, Med-surgical, Neurology Step Down, Oncology, Surgical Telemetry, Med-Surg Telemetry, and our WestLakes Campus.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.