Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $3,515 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Iowa City, IA

$3,515/wk

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Specialty
Med-Surg
Type
Travel
Shift
Nights
Hours
48/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
12/28/2026

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 12/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor. This 13-week assignment supports adult acute care patients receiving medical-surgical and specialized surgical services, including family medicine, otolaryngology, oral surgery, and plastic reconstructive care. The position requires night shifts, Level 1 trauma experience, and experience with an electronic medical record.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 48 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    • Level 1 trauma experience
    • At least 2 years of experience
    • Electronic medical record experience
  • Additional Information:
    • 13-week assignment from 12/28/2026 through 03/29/2027
    • Care is provided to adult patients with conditions including diabetes, wound-management needs, electrolyte imbalances, respiratory diseases, tracheotomies, total laryngectomies, and complex surgical needs.
    • Surgical services include facial reconstruction, thyroidectomies, cochlear implants, mandible fracture repairs, hernia repairs, and breast reconstruction.
    • Start dates may be available on Mondays in November and December, excluding 11/23/2026 and 12/21/2026, as well as 01/04/2027.
    • Holiday coverage is expected.

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 #1347143. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

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$3,515/wk

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