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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) for a healthcare facility located in Carroll, Iowa. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care on a MedSurg/Pediatrics unit with a shared patient population, including pediatric cases. The RN will work night shifts in a 12-hour schedule, supporting diverse clinical needs with a focus on quality patient care and team collaboration.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours shifts, start time at 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule is on a 6-week cyclic pattern, with flexibility to accommodate scheduling needs.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an RN, BLS (AHA) certification, minimum 3 years of MedSurg/Pediatrics experience, and at least 1 year of travel nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: PALS certification is preferred but not mandatory; experience with pediatric patients, ability to interpret telemetry monitoring, and familiarity with titrating Heparin drips.
- Patient Care: Managing common diagnoses such as CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and various surgical recoveries, including pediatric cases involving RSV where applicable.
- Unit Environment: Shared unit with 19 beds, potentially overflowing into the CCU side, with a nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4, but may extend to 1:6 or 1:8 depending on census and staffing.
- Support Staff: Includes nurse aides with ratios ranging from 1:6 during day shifts to 1:8 at night, and monitor techs may be trained to interpret telemetry.
- Operational Notes: The charge nurse oversees operations, with additional floating to CCU or OB as needed. Orientation includes a 12-hour shift specific to unit protocols.
- Additional Requirements: Must be able to float to other units such as CCU or OB, with cross-training options available. Security procedures include handling med drawer keys, which must be returned at shift end.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-02
Cross Country Job ID #1278632. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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