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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Iowa. This night-shift nursing assignment supports a 22-bed unit caring for general medical-surgical patients, including renal, transplant, and urology populations. The role requires strong specialty experience, electronic medical record proficiency, and the ability to float across campuses as needed.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 24 months of medical-surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting
- Strong renal and urology experience, with proficient transplant-care experience
- At least one completed travel contract within the previous 15 months
- Electronic medical record experience
- Level II trauma experience
- Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license at the time of submission
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current medical-surgical skills checklist specific to the discipline
- Drivers license documentation
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Past or current Level I trauma experience
- Professional performance reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, chief nursing officer, or chief operating officer within the previous 24 months
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient population includes general medical-surgical, renal, transplant, and urology patients.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:56.
- Navy blue scrubs are required.
- Weekend scheduling occurs every other weekend or every third weekend, depending on staffing and census.
- The assignment may require working one or two of three upcoming winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation is scheduled for 12/07/2026 or 12/21/2026.
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 #1335377. 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