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Med-Surg Nurse in West Des Moines, IA (Per Diem Shifts)

Location:
West Des Moines, IA
Position:
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility Type:
Acute Care
Pay Rate:
$50-53/hr
Job Type:
Per Diem
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Shift description

Make an hourly rate of up to $53 as a Med-Surg Nurse in West Des Moines, Iowa. CareRev connects experienced nurses with flexible per diem shifts at healthcare facilities in your area. This opportunity is ideal for acute care RNs who value autonomy in their schedules and have recent experience in:

  • Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
  • Acute care inpatient units
  • Post-surgical care
  • Chronic disease management

See specific requirements for this Med-Surg shift below.

CareRev is a healthcare workforce platform built to put nurses first. Instead of committing to a fixed schedule or a single facility, Med-Surg nurses can browse and claim per diem shifts that align with their financial goals, lifestyle preferences, and professional development plans. Whether you are looking to supplement your income, reduce burnout, or gain exposure to different hospital environments, CareRev offers flexibility and control that traditional roles often do not provide.

West Des Moines combines suburban comfort with access to top-tier amenities. Spend your time off shopping and dining at Jordan Creek Town Center, walking or biking the scenic trails at Raccoon River Park, or catching a summer event at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. With highly rated neighborhoods, convenient highway access, and proximity to downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines offers nurses the ability to work flexible shifts while enjoying a balanced and active lifestyle.

Sign up with CareRev to explore per diem Med-Surg nurse shifts in West Des Moines and build a schedule that works for you.

Requirements

  • Current RN license and good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
  • Current AHA BLS certification.
  • Minimum of 18 months full-time experience as an inpatient Med Surg RN (most recent experience within the last year).
  • Strong ability to assess, plan, coordinate, evaluate and delegate the delivery of skilled patient care, as well as demonstrate critical thinking, and consistency in following established processes.

Perks

  • Claim shifts when you want, where you want—instantly from the CareRev app on your phone
  • Create your own schedule without shift or long-term requirements
  • Build a sustainable, independent career within your own community
  • Payouts 2x per week via direct deposit
  • Access to exclusive perks

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Additional Perks Discount Program
  • Health Benefit Options (after 1 year)

California applicants note:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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1. Sign up

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2. Clinical screening

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3. Credentialing

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4. Claim shifts

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5. Get paid

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