Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,260 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse in West Burlington, Iowa. This position involves delivering patient care on a Medical Surgical and Telemetry unit, following the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Certifications: ACLS Certification required.
• Education Requirements: Not Specified.
• Degree Requirements: Not Specified.
• Location Requirements: Must be licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Years of Experience: Zero years of experience required.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Basic Dysrhythmia competency (pass a test during first week), and EPIC Electronic Medical Records experience within the last 12 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience and familiarity with Telemetry strips are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including to non-critical care inpatient units and Emergency Department when needed.
• Additional Information: The traveler will be responsible for self-studying Telemetry strips upon acceptance. A Basic Dysrhythmia test out will be given first week of assignment, which must be passed to continue working on the Telemetry/Medical Surgical unit. The unit supports a ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights for Telemetry, and 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights for Medical Surgical. The position may require occasional float to other campuses, including to Critical Care Units if applicable. The assignment involves participating in an every other weekend rotation and potentially responding to on-call needs during low census periods.

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 #1266386. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus