Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - Med Surg
$1,894-2,798/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
West Des Moines, Iowa
Methodist West Hospital
$1,894-2,798/weekPosted 6 hours ago Verified
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Common job information
- Must have License/Certification.
Certification details
- Med/Surg position available.
- Immediate start date required.
- Shift times: 12N.
- 36 or 48 hours per week.
- Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2.
- Must work 2/3 holidays.
- Float Requirement: as needed in skillset.
- EMR: Epic experience required.
- # of Beds: 21-30.
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5.
- Common Diagnosis/Treatment: CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, Covid, Sepsis, Debility, Spine surgeries, Withdrawal.
- Special Procedures: N/A
Job details
- Must have License/Certification.
- Flu and COVID vaccine required, medical or religious exceptions are accepted.
- Clinicians will need to have one previous successful travel assignment.
Job requirements
- Shift Times: 12N.
- Hours per week: 36 or 48s.
- Holiday RTO 1 day total between 11/27-12/1; 12/23-1/2.
- Must work 2/3 holidays.
- Weekend Requirement: Every third Weekend.
Schedule information
- Offers to be accepted or declined within 48 hours or they will be rescinded.
- All travelers will need to float to all floors at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West.
- Local travelers will have a 10 percent reduction to rate.
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About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
Transportation
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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