Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Telemetry Nurse in Fort Madison, Iowa. This position involves delivering high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients on a Med Surg unit with telemetry monitoring. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The shift is scheduled for nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Fort Madison, IA
• Specialty: Medical Surgical With Telemetry
• Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; NIH (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification; previous Epic electronic medical record experience; zero years of experience required.
• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
• Additional Information: The traveler will be responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance, with a Basic Dysrhythmia test out administered during the first week of assignment. Passing this test is mandatory to work on the Telemetry/Med Surg unit. The unit emphasizes floating requirements in the acuity care unit and other inpatient units, including placement in the Emergency Department if boarded patients are present.

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 #1269067. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

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