Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, 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 Nurse in Iowa This position involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit within a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering exceptional patient care, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team to ensure positive health outcomes.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Iowa licensed BLS (AHA), active Iowa state license or multistate license, and a minimum of 24 months of current medical-surgical experience.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Must be comfortable floating across medical-surgical units, experienced with drips including amiodarone, dilitiazem, heparin, dobutamine, milrinone, and knowledgeable about equipment such as chest tubes, JP drain, 3-way Foley, and NG tube.
- Qualifications: Prior experience in stepdown, progressive care, or hospital medical-surgical units required; EPIC electronic medical systems experience preferred.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must have an active Nursys validation, professional references from within the last 24 months, and a valid drivers license.
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 #1337899. 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