Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,280 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) in a healthcare facility located in a designated region. This position involves providing patient care on a medical surgical unit with a focus on post-operative and spine care patients. The role requires working night shifts, with scheduled start and end dates from October 12, 2026, to January 11, 2027, and a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 24 months of current medical surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting, strong heparin management experience, and EPIC electronic medical record experience. Active Iowa (IA) nursing license or multistate license required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-operative and spine care, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and professional references from a supervisor or nurse manager within 24 months.
• Float: Float rotation may be required across multiple campuses.
• Additional Information:
  • Must have a minimum of 3 months of current travel nursing experience within the previous 12 months.
  • Holiday coverage may be required unless the unit is closed, with 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays worked.
  • Call and on-call responsibilities are not included for this position.
  • SCRUBS: Navy Blue, solids.
  • N:P Ratio: Nights - 1:6.
  • Certification: BLS (AHA) required.
  • Position Code: 1359

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