Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,795 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Iowa. This role involves providing patient care within a hospital setting, focusing on general, gynecological, breast, abdominal, flaps, and ENT patient populations. The position requires adherence to clinical standards and collaborative teamwork to ensure quality care. Job Details: Position Description: Medical Surgical Nurse responsible for clinical care and patient management across a variety of case types, including general, gynecological, breast, abdominal, flaps, and ENT. Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association or ARC), Iowa license or multistate license required. Education Requirements: Current active Iowa/state license. Location Requirements: Candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license; no local candidates accepted. Years of Experience: 24 months of recent MS/Medical Surgical experience required. Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week. Required Qualifications: 24 months of current MS/Medical Surgical/Med Surg experience in a hospital or medical center setting; recent/current Level I trauma experience preferred, Level II trauma experience required; heparin experience; EPIC electronic medical record experience; active Iowa/IA license. Additional Information: Must have recent/current Level I trauma experience preferred, and no first-time travelers; must have completed a travel contract in the past 24 months. Submission Requirements: Quickly interviewing viable candidates via phone call/text from a 405 area code. 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 1301921. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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