Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,290 per week
Des Moines, IA, 50319, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- med surg nursing
This position is for a Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical care, working 12-hour night shifts across multiple hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa for a 13-week assignment. The role requires professional nursing skills, flexibility to float between units, and handling post-surgical patients including those with hip/knee and abdominal surgeries. Offered by Malone Healthcare, the job includes benefits such as weekly pay, holiday pay, medical insurance, and continuing education support.
Malone Healthcare - Nursing 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: 01/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Curtis Unit (Iowa) Shift & Hours: Same-day clinical interviews; 36–40 hrs/week (OT billable after 40), 48 hrs/week (OT billable after 48) Experience: Professional nursing skills required; float across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, & Iowa Methodist Bed Size / Ratios: 30 beds | 1:4–5 Patient Types: Hip/knee, mastectomies, abdominal surgeries Drips: PCA, Heparin EMR: Epic Certifications / Billing: NBO: 16 hrs OT/Holiday: 1.15× multiplier Call back: 1.5× multiplier (min 2 hrs) On-call: $9/hr Charge/Precept: $6/hr Holidays 2025: Work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving) Time-off Restrictions: Max 1 day off between 11/26–11/30 and 12/23–1/2 for all travelers Locals: Accepted within 50 miles (10% bill rate reduction) Ratio / Float: Travel across all campuses as needed
About Malone Healthcare - NursingWith a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance




