Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
Job Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in a hospital setting. The position involves providing care for diverse patient types, including overflow of post-operative surgical hips and knees, with a focus on med surg and telemetry units. The role requires interaction with various patient populations and adherence to clinical protocols in a fast-paced environment located in a healthcare facility.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Medical Surgical or Medical Surgical Telemetry experience, active Iowa or multistate nursing license, EMR experience with EPIC or similar systems, BLS certification through AHA or ARC, and a drivers license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Professional references within the last 24 months, experience in tele units, and ability to extend beyond initial 13-week contract.
- Float: Float rotation may be required across all campuses.
- Additional Information: Candidates must quickly be available for interviews via phone call or text, with orientation scheduled to start on 05/26/2026. No blocked shifts. The department prefers applicants able to commit to extend beyond the initial assignment.
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
Speciality
Other
Experience
RN
Position Type
Travel
Des Moines, IA
2026-09-10
Agency Info
Cross Country Nurses
As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.




