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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,775 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse - Nights - Located in an Iowa healthcare facility, this position involves providing care to pulmonary and medical surgical patients. The role requires quick turnover during candidate interviews and offers the opportunity to float across multiple campuses. The assignment begins on 10/12/2026 and ends on 01/11/2027, with a schedule of nights, 12‑hour shifts, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

  • 24 months of current Medical Surgical (MS) experience
  • Pulmonary patient care experience including ventilated patients on Bi‑PAP and trach care
  • Current Iowa State License or multi‑state compact license
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Professional references from within the past 24 months

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recent/current charge nurse experience
  • Level I trauma experience
  • Experience caring for COVID‑positive patients

Float

Float across all campuses including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist.

Unit Orientation Dates

10/12/2026

Submission Requirements

  • Quick interview process via phone call/text from a 405 area code
  • Resume/employment history reflecting 24 months of Med Surg experience
  • Skills checklist specific to medical surgical discipline
  • Verification of active Iowa or multi‑state license
  • Professional reference within the past 24 months

Holiday Work Requirement

Contractor is required to work 1‑2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed.

Certifications

BLS from AHA or ARC/Red Cross

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

Schedule

Nights, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week

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