Travel Med-Surg Cardiac Floor RN - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical - Cardiac at a healthcare facility located in Joplin, Missouri. This position involves providing patient care on a surgical cardiac floor, utilizing the nursing process to deliver compassionate and effective treatment. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, and ensuring adherence to hospital standards. The assignment is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification, 2+ years of nursing experience, current in flu vaccination (from November 1 to April 1), must float as needed, utilization of EPIC electronic medical record system, and experience in Med Surg - Cardiac.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing post-cardiac surgery, cardiac, and general medical patients; patient-focused team player.
• Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for post-cardiac surgery, cardiac, and general medical patients. The position involves working at least one major holiday per year, with a standard expectation of every other full weekend unless otherwise arranged. The contract duration is up to 26 weeks, with options for extension, and candidates may request time off up to five days every 13 weeks with management approval.

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 #1297512. 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 Cardiac 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