Travel Nurse - Med Surg / Telemetry in Altoona, IA - $8993/month
Vetted Health
Altoona, IA, 50009, USA
Altoona, IA, 50009, USA
- $899 p/month
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- medical-surgical nursing
- telemetry nurse
This is a temporary Travel Nurse position specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing, offering a 13-week contract in Altoona, IA. The role involves coordinating total nursing care for adult-geriatric patients, providing patient and family education, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant RN experience, Iowa state nursing license, BLS certification, and reliable transportation for travel assignments.
Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Position Details
Specialty: RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Facility: AHS Staffing
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Coordinates total nursing care for patients.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Patient Population: Adult-Geriatric
Requirements
Experience:
2+ years of RN - Med Surg / Telemetry experience required.
Travel healthcare experience preferred.
Strong clinical skills and patient care abilities.
Licensing:
Iowa state license required.
Current BLS certification required.
Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.
Transportation:
Candidate must have reliable transportation for travel assignments.
Additional Information
Scheduling:
Work 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts.
Contract start date: November 30, 2025.
Competitive monthly compensation: $8993.
Benefits:
Travel and housing provided.
Health insurance and 401(k) matching.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible scheduling options.
Compliance:
All medical/occupational health compliance items must be completed within 5 days of offer acceptance.
Background check and drug screening required.
Apply now to join our team of travel healthcare professionals!




