Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,142 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary - List Format

Position: Travel Med Surg RN
Facility: Iowa Methodist Medical Center (UnityPoint Health - Des Moines)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa (candidates cannot reside within 50 miles)



Job Duties & Details
- Provide nursing care for general med surg patients, including renal, transplant, and urology cases
- Will be required to float across all campuses: Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist
- 22-bed unit, nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5-6
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation
- Wear navy blue scrubs
- Participate in a minimum 16-hour orientation (NBO)
- May serve in charge/precept roles ($6/hr differential)
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays (must be able to work Thanksgiving), unless unit is closed
- On-call pay: $9/hour; Call back pay: 1.5x with 2-hour minimum
- OT/Holiday: 1.15x multiplier; OT billable after 40 hrs/week (36-40 schedule) or after 48 hrs/week (48-hr schedule)



Requirements
- Minimum 24 months recent hospital/medical center Med Surg experience (including renal, urology, and transplant care)
- At least 1 completed travel contract within previous 15 months
- Strong renal and urology experience required
- Proficient in transplant care
- Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience highly preferred
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Active Iowa or Compact/Multistate RN license at submission
- BLS certification (AHA or ARC/Red Cross)
- Driver's license
- Med Surg-specific skills checklist
- Professional reference from charge/supervisor/manager within last 24 months preferred



Policies & Restrictions
- No local candidates within 50 miles (verified by driver's license)
- Employee Separation Policy: No former FTE or PRN UPH employees (in any market/facility) within last 12 months; does not apply to travel-only staff
- Must be willing to float to different campuses as needed



About the Facility
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a 370-bed regional medical center and teaching hospital
- Renowned for cancer care, cardiac care, and trauma (Level I Trauma Center)
- Offers comprehensive rehabilitation, maternity, and educational programs
- Part of UnityPoint Health, a leading Midwest healthcare system



Orientation Dates: 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7



Ideal Candidate:
Experienced Med Surg/renal/urology nurse with travel experience, trauma background, and flexibility to float and cover holidays, meeting all licensure and certification requirements.

Med Ninjas Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits