Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 26-week assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. The 12-hour day shifts total 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday. Start date is 10/05/2026 and the role emphasizes patient care on a Med Surg floor in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The assignment offers private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive benefits, and access to 24/7 support from a dedicated Cross Country team to help you manage your travel career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Active nursing license.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit following protocols to ensure quality care and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to meet clinical objectives.
• Adhere to facility SOPs and participate in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting. This position involves providing patient care on a medical surgical unit, following established protocols to ensure quality care and patient safety. The role requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals to support the organization's clinical objectives.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, with every other weekend and every other holiday, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, active Nursing license, one year of relevant experience, and employment in a healthcare provider setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or other relevant clinical certifications.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This role involves direct patient care, adherence to facility SOPs, and cooperation within a multidisciplinary team. The position is available from 09/07/2026 to 03/07/2027, with a start date of September 7, 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

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