Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,110 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN Iowa, Night Shift. This role involves providing patient care on a general medical-surgical unit, requiring strong experience in renal and urology specialties. The position is scheduled for nights, with a start date of November 9, 2026, and ends on February 8, 2027, offering a dynamic environment for experienced healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Active Iowa or Iowa multistate nursing license, 24 months of current Med Surg / Medical Surgical experience, BLS certification, and a minimum of 24 months of related work history.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 24 months of recent Med Surg / Medical Surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records, experience with renal and urology care, at least one travel contract completed within the previous 15 months, and a valid drivers license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past or current experience in level I trauma settings, high proficiency in renal and urology care.
• Additional Information: This role requires float across multiple campuses; candidates must be able to work 1-2 of the upcoming Winter holidays, including Thanksgiving. The unit has a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the candidate must be able to work in Navy Blue scrubs. Submission of performance evaluations or references from within the past 24 months is preferred.

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 # . 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