Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,280 per week
Cross Country Nurses — West Des Moines, IA
$2,280/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse position for a night-shift assignment supporting post-operative and spine patients. The role requires strong heparin experience, medical-surgical experience, current travel experience, and familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. The position includes a 12-hour schedule and may require rotation across campuses.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every third weekend.
- Assignment Dates: 11/23/202602/22/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum 24 months of medical-surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting; minimum 3 months of current travel experience within the previous 12 months; post-operative and spine-care experience; strong heparin experience; Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience; active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at the time of submission; active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Additional Information: The assignment supports post-operative and spine patients and includes care involving heparin infusions. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 during days and 1:6 during nights. Navy-blue solid scrubs are required. The role may require floating across campuses and working one to two of three designated winter holidays 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 #1319866. 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