Travel Nurse RN - Float - $1,980 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• 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 Float Position in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within the float pool at an acute care facility, primarily on night shifts. The position supports postoperative cardiac patients, general medical patients, and other specialty areas, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through compassionate and skilled care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Float (MS FLOAT)
• Location: Joplin, Missouri
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS, NRP certifications; 2+ years of experience; associate degree or higher in nursing; Missouri nursing license; successful completion of background check and compliance with health requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry experience, excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills; familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Responsibilities: Providing patient-centered care to post cardiac surgery, cardiac, and general medical patients; acting as Charge Nurse if needed; floating as required across the unit.
• Additional Information: Must act as float as needed, this is non-negotiable; acts as Charge RN if one is unavailable.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all qualifications to be considered for the position.

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 #1297513. 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 Float Position

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