Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Elkader, IA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,049 a week in all, a taxable rate of $21.71 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Medical Surgical (MS) nurse in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality patient care on a medical-surgical floor, with scheduled night shifts. The position is essential for supporting patient recovery and ensuring smooth clinical operations.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid medical surgical nursing certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a medical-surgical setting.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Position Requirements: Professional registration and licensing in good standing, with at least 1 year of relevant clinical experience.
• Additional Information: The role may require weekend shifts, specifically 2 out of every 6 weekends, with every shift ending at 3:15 PM. Candidates should be prepared to start on 10/19/2026 and work through 01/17/2027.

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