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 in patient care
• Apply the nursing process in the provision and management of care to patients
• Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist MC and Iowa Lutheran
• Work on a 24-bed unit with potential increase to 26 beds based on census
• Maintain nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-6 during days and 1:5-6 during nights
• Care for general, gynecology, breast, and ENT/OTO patients including acute med surg cases
• Provide post-operative and surgical care for general, gynecology, breast, and ENT/OTO procedures
• Administer drips and medications including heparin
• Work every other or every third weekend including holiday rotation when scheduled
• Required to work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
• Limited to 1 day request off between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26
• Must have 2+ years Med Surg experience including EPIC EMR experience
• Must have completed at least one travel contract in past 2 years (no first-time travelers)
• Required certification: BLS (AHA)
• Iowa nursing license required
Facility:
This healthcare organization operates multiple medical campuses providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to the community. The facility features a medical-surgical unit specializing in general surgery, gynecology, breast procedures, and ENT/otolaryngology services. The organization utilizes EPIC electronic medical records and maintains modern equipment and technology to support diverse patient care needs across their integrated health system.
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options while maintaining affordable living costs. The city provides numerous recreational opportunities and serves as Iowa's capital, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic urban environment.
Adex Job ID #63307. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.