Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $3,154 per week
Des Moines, IA, 50319, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- medical surgical RN
- Med Surg nursing
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Des Moines, Iowa, involving 12-hour night shifts and care for renal, transplant, and urology patients. Candidates must have at least 24 months of recent Med Surg experience, EPIC EMR proficiency, an active RN license, and meet specific certification and reference requirements. The role includes patient care on a 22-bed unit with regular weekend rotations and no on-call duties, while floating across multiple campuses within the healthcare organization.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg
Job Details:
• 12-hour shifts with guaranteed 16 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other or 3rd weekend including holiday rotation if scheduled
• No on-call responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 22-bed unit
• Care for general medical surgical patients including renal, transplant, and urology patients
• Required to float across all campuses: Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran
• Navy blue scrubs required
• EPIC EMR system experience required
• Minimum 24 months of current medical surgical experience required
• At least one travel contract completed within previous 12 months required
• BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required
• Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license required
• Skills checklist specific to medical surgical discipline required
• Professional reference from charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within 24 months preferred
• Driver's license required
• Overtime billable after 40 hours per week (36-40 hrs/week) or after 48 hours (48 hrs/week)
Facility:
This healthcare organization operates multiple campuses providing comprehensive medical services including specialized care for renal, transplant, and urology patients. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR systems and maintains modern medical surgical units designed to deliver high-quality patient care. The organization emphasizes clinical excellence and provides opportunities for nursing professionals to work across different campus locations within their network.
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines offers a vibrant metropolitan experience as Iowa's capital city, featuring a thriving downtown area, excellent dining and entertainment options, and a strong healthcare community. The city provides an affordable cost of living while offering urban amenities and is known for its friendly Midwestern culture and professional growth opportunities.
Adex Job ID #64540. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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