RN- MS Tele
Location: Des Moines, IA
Start Date: 09-03-2026
End Date: 06-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond quickly to rhythm changes and alarms
- Perform thorough assessments, document findings, and update the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to hospital policy
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate patient care plans
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning
- Participate in competency testing and skills checklists to maintain unit standards
- Support unit initiatives for patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse credential (RN) or equivalent nursing license
- BLS certification (required)
- ACLS certification (required)
- TNCC certification (required)
- NIHSS certification (required)
- Current license verification and ability to meet facility credentialing requirements
- Comfortable working with telemetry monitoring and medical-surgical patient populations
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Strong medical-surgical assessment and clinical decision-making
- Medication administration and IV care
- Effective communication with patients, families, and the care team
- Accurate electronic documentation and charting
- Ability to complete specialty competency testing and skills checklists
Benefits
- Comfortable long-term assignment with supportive unit leadership and a collaborative care team
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
- Support for required certifications and specialty competency testing
- Paid time for mandatory onboarding health checks and screenings handled promptly
- Opportunities to build clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Telemetry with advanced training
- A team culture that values work-life balance and professional growth
- Referral programs and recognition for outstanding caregivers
- Access to hospital resources, continuing education, and career pathway conversations
Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA
Des Moines offers a lively blend of culture and outdoor options. Spend off days exploring the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park or the Des Moines Art Center, stroll the East Village for boutique shopping and dining, catch a game or event at Principal Park, or relax at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Gray's Lake Park. Weekend getaways include the historic Amana Colonies, vibrant small towns across Iowa, and seasonal fairs and festivals at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a RN- MS Tele? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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