Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,280 per week
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Location: Des Moines, Iowa • Start Date: 09/28/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks
About the role
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse providing patient care across a variety of general medical-surgical settings. This role requires adaptability and the ability to float across multiple hospital campuses, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Rotating 8-hour shifts
- Flexibility for weekends as scheduled
- Holiday work may be required during Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day unless the unit is closed
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in general medical-surgical settings, including general, gynecology, breast, abdominal, flaps, and ENT patient care
- Float across multiple hospital campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran
Requirements
- Current Iowa state license
- BLS certification
- Heparin experience
- EPIC electronic medical record experience
- 24 months of patient care experience in a hospital or medical center setting
- Must have completed a previous travel contract within the last 24 months (no first-time travelers accepted)
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent or current Level I trauma experience
- Level II trauma experience
Additional Information
- Orientation scheduled for 09/28/2026 (no sooner or later)
- NBO: 16 hours
- EMR: EPIC
- Holiday pay: 1.15x multiplier
- Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with a minimum of 2 hours
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.