Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,355 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse (Med/Surg RN) in a critical access facility located in West Union, IA. This 13-week assignment offers an excellent opportunity to work in a rural hospital setting with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. The role involves providing comprehensive care for adult patients, including surgical, observation, and skilled care, with a focus on independence, teamwork, and resilience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (5 p.m. 5 a.m.), minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: IA Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a specialty area, with previous experience working in a Critical Access Hospital required. EPIC charting experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in charge nurse capacity, previous charge experience strongly preferred. Social candidates with resilience and adaptability are encouraged to apply.
• Additional Information:
  • The facility is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a Med/Surg unit of 20 beds, OB with 4 Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP), and 1 postpartum/c-section preparation bed.
  • Average daily census for Med/Surg is 810 patients, primarily skilled care level, acute, and observation.
  • Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:3-4, up to 1:5.
  • Acceptable scrub colors are staff's choice for Med/Surg.
  • Candidate must start medical portion of compliance within 48 hours of acceptance.
  • Flex schedule includes rotating days and nights, with 12 weeks night shifts followed by days, depending on unit need.
  • No guaranteed orientation week.

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 #1323280. 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