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Travel Registered Nurse, RN, L&D

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FirstChoice

Des Moines, Iowa

Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour days
Hours a week
36
Unit
L&D
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · Travel
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

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Position Purpose

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What you will do

  • Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
  • Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
  • Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
  • Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
  • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
  • Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association

Position Highlights and

Benefits

  • Premium Pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
  • Variety of Practice Settings
  • Learning Opportunities
  • DailyPay available
  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information

  • FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
  • FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
  • You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Job Details

LOCATION: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Iowa

Start date: asap

Weeks: 13

HOURS: 3x12 SHIFT: Day

Gross weekly rate: $2,520

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.
  • Minimum of eighteen (18) months of recent clinical experience for Med Surg, Tele and PCU.
  • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.
  • Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association

Place

City
Des Moines, Iowa
Median rent
$1,090/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$65,932/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
8% below the national average

Des Moines area index 91.7, where 100 is the national average.

Des Moines offers nurses an affordable Midwest lifestyle with housing and utilities below national averages. The highly walkable Rowan neighborhood features affordable rents and is popular among retirees. Iowa's capital blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking lower living costs without sacrificing accessibility.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Your work supports St. Peter's, Albany Memorial, and Samaritan Hospitals, all inside the Trinity Health system, so you stay on familiar ground as you move between sites. You need at least two years of current specialty experience and an active…

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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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