Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carroll, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor night-shift registered nurse position supporting adult medical-surgical and pediatric patients in an acute-care setting. The role involves caring for patients with medical, surgical, and pediatric diagnoses, including pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, orthopedic procedures, general surgeries, and respiratory syncytial virus. The position requires collaboration across units, telemetry awareness, and flexibility to support patient-care needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of medical-surgical or pediatric experience and at least 1 year of travel nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry interpretation and monitoring skills.
- Responsibilities: Provide care for adult medical-surgical and pediatric patients; manage heparin infusions; monitor patient conditions; and support quality initiatives and unit-based clinical goals.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments typically range from 1:4 to 1:6. The role may involve supporting patients in the critical care unit (CCU) or obstetrics (OB) and may include cross-training opportunities in behavioral health and the emergency department. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Unit-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1340139. 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