Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
West Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

$1,969-2,117/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS required.
  • ACLS required for certain units.
  • TNCC optionally required.
  • NIHSS required.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required except for specific declinations.
    Job details
  • EOW / Holiday Rotation- Christmas eve/Christmas day
    Job requirements
  • American Heart Association certification is required for all direct patient care personnel.
  • American Heart Association certification is required for RNs in CCU, ED and PACU, MICU, SICU.
  • For any position requiring a license or certification, license or certification verification is needed.
  • 9 Panel Drug Screen must be completed within 30 days of start date.
    Additional Details
  • Christmas eve/Christmas day holiday rotation required.
  • Standard I9 completed by the agency.
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MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

3.3rating(3 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Very traveler friendly!! Great coworkers!!

Cons

ER Holds almost every day.

David K
David K
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
Aug '24
Review of MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center on Oct 27, 2024
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MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 146 beds
  • Altera Digital Health a Harris Company
ADDRESS1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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About West Des Moines, IA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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