Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,070 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical Floor (MS) RN position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers an opportunity to work on a specialized unit with a focus on neurology and oncology patients. The role involves providing high-quality patient care within a Med Surg Stepdown setting. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day of orientation. This position requires a minimum of 12 months of Med Surg care experience and a current Iowa RN license. The work schedule is 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current Iowa RN license; 24 months of current Med Surg/Oncology/Neurology experience; minimum of 12 months Med Surg care experience; BLS (AHA) certification; experience administering heparin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone; experience caring for neurology and oncology patients; 18 months of nursing experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: NIH Stroke Scale certification (can be obtained during onboarding); professional reference from within the past 24 months.
• Additional Information: Employees will float between Med Surg and Stepdown units; must be flexible to work holiday shifts during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day; EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system experience preferred; must adhere to unit dress code of navy or black solids; submission requirements include professional references and verification of current nursing license.
• Orientation Dates: 07/20/2026, 07/27/2026

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 #1279603. 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 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus