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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse, Oncology, Urology & General Surgery This position is based in a medical-surgical oncology unit providing care for adult patients requiring acute oncology treatments, postoperative care, and complex monitoring. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for specialized oncology training and professional growth.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS required.
- Education Requirements: Valid nursing license.
- Location Requirements: Must be within the local region for shift start.
- Years of Experience: 1 year minimum.
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours weekly.
- Position Description: Provides care on a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, post-op care for complex oncology-related surgeries such as thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver resections, bowel resections, melanoma excisions, pancreaticoduodenectomies, and more. The unit is part of a nationally recognized cancer treatment center and has received Magnet designation.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be available to start on 11/02/2026 and available through 01/31/2027, committing at least until 01/31/2027, with start date on or before 11/02/2026.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-11
Cross Country Job ID #1249329. 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