Per Diem / PRN Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse - $48 per hour

Company: Trinity Health FirstChoice
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a per diem / prn nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Shift: rotating - Employment Type: Per Diem Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: 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 Hospitals in Iowa START DATE: Flexible WEEKS: Long Term HOURS: Per Diem SHIFT: Day (7a-7p) and Night (7p-7a) BASE HOURLY RATE: $48.00 DAY, $5 Shift Differential Nights 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. Trinity Health FirstChoice Job ID 00645887. Posted job title: Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg Tele, Per Diem About Trinity Health FirstChoice Premium pay FirstChoice offers a rewarding career with significant premium pay and flexible scheduling to fit your life. FirstChoice healthcare travel 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! Healthcare travel professionals, join us in caring for our community, we can't do it without you. FirstChoice exclusively supports facilities within the Trinity Health system meaning you will have a consistent experience between job sites. Your training at one site will apply to other sites within the region and will minimize the time you are spending outside of patient care. We understand that there has been a fundamental shift in the nursing position in recent years and like any other employee, nurses want more options and flexibility in their careers. FirstChoice provides you with both along with the comfort and security of one employer. Benefits of Being a FirstChoice healthcare travel professional: - Premium pay - Choose your own travel adventure—work in a variety of practice settings - Wide range of assignments available - Housing and meal stipend Minimum Qualifications/Requirements of a FirstChoice Nurse: - Registered nurse with a license in the state(s) you will work - Minimum of 2 years, depending on specialty area - Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility Trinity Health is a leading not-for-profit Catholic health system with 92 hospitals and hundreds of primary, specialty and continuing care centers across the United States. Benefits - Employee assistance programs - 403b retirement plan - Discount program

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