ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg
Job Details:
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing professional nursing knowledge and skills
• Apply nursing process in the provision and management of patient care
• Care for pulmonary/medical surgical patients in a 23-bed unit
• Experience with pulmonary patient care including bi-pap and trach care required
• May care for COVID+ patients
• Work with heparin drips
• Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran
• Work every other weekend including holiday rotation
• Required to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
• Limited time off requests between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26
• Minimum 2+ years medical surgical experience required
• Pulmonary patient care experience must be documented on skills checklist and work history
• BLS certification required
• Iowa nursing license required
• EMR system: EPIC
• Skills checklist must be completed within 1 year of submission
• Supervisory reference required from within 2 years of employment
Facility:
This healthcare facility is part of a comprehensive medical system offering advanced medical and surgical services. The facility specializes in pulmonary and medical surgical care with modern equipment and technology to support complex patient needs. The organization operates multiple campuses and maintains high standards for patient care with an interdisciplinary approach to treatment and recovery.
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines offers a thriving metropolitan area with excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options while maintaining a lower cost of living than many major cities. The city provides great work-life balance with numerous parks, recreational activities, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals.
Adex Job ID #63490. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
ADEX 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.