Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN Med Surg for a Cedar Rapids, IA assignment. You will work 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, on a medical-surgical floor within a facility, starting 09/28/2026 and ending 12/28/2026.

The role requires RN licensure in IA or multistate licensure, BLS and ACLS, and EPIC EMR experience. The position includes a 13-week assignment with nightly shifts, and opportunities to float between MS and stepdown units with call and holiday requirements per the

Qualifications

• IA license or multistate license required.
• Active BLS (AHA) required.
• Active ACLS (AHA) required.
• Minimum 36 months of progressive care, stepdown, or MS experience.
• Driver's license required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Neurology/oncology care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a diverse patient population on MS/stepdown units.
• Integrate with hospital teams and follow clinical protocols.
• Float between MS units and stepdown floors as needed.

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nurse position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing care to a diverse patient population across medical-surgical units. The position requires integration within hospital teams and adherence to clinical protocols. The assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and concludes on 12/28/2026, with shifts primarily scheduled for nights.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa (IA) license or multistate license; active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; active American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; minimum 36 months of progressive care, stepdown, or medical-surgical experience; current drivers license; proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system EPIC; clinical experience in stepdown preferred; experience administering nitro, heparin, amiodarone including titrates required; neurology care experience preferred; oncology care experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Stepdown experience and neurology or oncology care background are desirable.
• Float: Will float between medical-surgical units and stepdown floors.
• Additional Information:
  • Call back: 1.5x multiplier with a 2-hour minimum
  • Holiday work required: 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) and winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) if the unit remains open
  • Call is not scheduled for this assignment
  • Submission requires clinical pre-screening with a phone call or text from a 405 area code
  • Orientation dates are 09/28 (urgent) and 10/05 (not preferred)
  • This position is suitable for candidates with at least 36 months of clinical progressive care, stepdown, or medical surgical experience.

Benefits

• 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 #1311702. 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