Posted 09/16/2026 · Job #517999
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 26–Week Travel – West Des Moines, Iowa
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – West Des Moines, Iowa
Join a supportive acute care team in West Des Moines, Iowa as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. This 26-week Med/Surg nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. Enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming metro-area community near Des Moines.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Setting: Medical/Surgical Unit
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Start Date: 10/04/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Openings: 1
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience in an acute care or hospital setting
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage
- Comfortable providing bedside nursing care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment
- Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance, and competency documentation
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in an acute care setting
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and clinical standards
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support safe, effective patient care
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Support unit workflow and contribute to a positive, team-oriented patient care environment
Apply now to explore this Travel Med/Surg RN job in West Des Moines, Iowa and take the next step in your nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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