Travel Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Floor RN - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an Inpatient Rehabilitation position located in Ottumwa, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patient populations within an acute rehabilitation unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Ottumwa, IA
• Unit Type: Acute Rehabilitation
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours guaranteed weekly, with options for up to 48 hours
• Number of Openings: 1
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, 1-2 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience, at least 1 year of acute care experience, and recent experience with Meditech Electronic Health Record system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is preferred but not required; experience in Medical Surgical (MedSurg) or Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) is advantageous.
• Additional Information:
  • Must possess at least one year of acute care experience.
  • Will need to have completed vaccinations for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and TB within the last 12 months.
  • The position requires compliance with hospital and state-specific background checks, mandatory reporter certification for child and adult abuse, and a 10-panel drug screening including opiates.
  • Onboarding includes specific vaccination titers and background check requirements.
  • No float requirement explicitly specified.

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 #1270721. 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 Rehabilitation 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