- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
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: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in an unspecified location. This role involves providing patient care across a variety of general medical-surgical settings. The position requires adaptability and the ability to float across multiple hospital campuses, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
Job Details:
- Shift: Rotating, 8 hours per shift
- Schedule: 40 hours per week with flexibility for weekends as scheduled
- Required Qualifications: Zero years of experience, current Iowa state license, BLS certification, heparin experience, EPIC electronic medical record experience, 24 months of patient care experience in a hospital or medical center setting, including general, gynecology, breast, abdominal, flaps, and ENT patient care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Recent or current Level I trauma experience; Level II trauma experience preferred
- Floating: Float rotation may be required across multiple hospital campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran.
- Orientation: Scheduled for 09/28/2026, no sooner or later.
- Additional Information:
- Must have completed a previous travel contract within the last 24 months.
- No first-time travelers accepted.
- NBO: 16 hours.
- EMR: EPIC & Holiday: 1.15x multiplier.
- Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with a minimum of 2 hours.
- On Call: Not applicable.
- Holiday work may be required during Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day unless the unit is closed.
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 #1301920. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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