Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,355 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in West Union, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
MedSurg (Medical Surgical Floor) Registered Nurse (RN) West Union, IA. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 25-bed critical access hospital specializing in medical-surgical services. The position is a 13-week contract beginning on 10/12/2026, with a focus on independent work, teamwork, and operational resilience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days shifts, working 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Iowa RN license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the specialty area, with previous experience working in a Critical Access Hospital preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: EPIC charting experience (preferred).
• Float: Float to like units as needed at a Critical Access Hospital.
• Additional Information: The role encompasses responsibilities on a 25-bed unit including Med/Surg, OB, and postpartum sections, with patient ratios generally between 1:3 to 1:5. Willingness to assist and train less experienced nurses, and ability to work as a charge nurse backup are highly valued. The hospital operates with rotating shifts for day and night schedules, dependent on operational needs. Candidates must initiate compliance processes within 48 hours of accepted offer, or 24 hours for a quick start.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1323201. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus