Registered Nurse

MercyOne- West Des Moines Medical Center

West Des Moines, Iowa

Eligibility: RNMed surgTelemetry
Shift: 12-hour days
Hours a week: 36 hrs a week
Contract: 13-week contract

Posted Jul 29

Location

West Des Moines, Iowa

$50/hr

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Schedule and commitments

12-hour days, 3 shifts · 36 hours

Shift: 12-hour days
A week: 3 shifts · 36 hours
On call: No call
Term: 13 weeks · starts Aug 16, 2026 · Travel

The work and the unit

Unit: Med-Surg
Specialty: Med surg · Telemetry
Setting: Hospital
Not in this role: Floating

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Pay and benefits

Against the board: Below most Iowa travel postingsIowa travel postings that state pay run $47/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $51/hr to $64/hr, across 86 postings.

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

What's around it?

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Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,237/mo
Household income: $86,594/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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Living in West Des Moines

West Des Moines serves as the commercial and lifestyle anchor of Central Iowa, offering healthcare professionals a polished suburban environment with immediate access to metro amenities. Living options bifurcate neatly: Historic Valley Junction provides walkable charm with independent boutiques, craft cocktail lounges like Winchester Public House, and character-rich bungalows, while the Jordan Creek corridor caters to modern tastes with master-planned subdivisions, contemporary apartments, and regional dining spots like Prime and Providence. Commutes are remarkably manageable, averaging around 16 minutes locally and 15 to 20 minutes into downtown Des Moines via Interstate 235 or the Interstate 35/80 junction. Off-duty hours can be spent paddling at Raccoon River Park, hiking the trails of Brown's Woods, or enjoying brunch at Eggs and Jam. The primary tradeoffs center on car dependence for routine retail errands and weathering cold, snowy Iowa winters. In exchange, relocating nurses find an orderly, safe community with top-tier schools, abundant green space, and a stress-free daily routine.

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About this role

Meda Health is looking for a MS Tele RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay. Coverage starts immediately: Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance.

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MercyOne- West Des Moines Medical Center

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You are weighing MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. What is clear from the record is the place: a medical center in West Des Moines, in a compact-license state with a flat state income tax…

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