Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,775 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

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 travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

This Medical–Surgical floor nursing role involves 48 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts, and floating across campuses such as Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran.

Candidates must have 24 months MS or MS/Telemetry, an Iowa or multistate license, BLS, EPIC EMR experience, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 24 months of Medical Surgical (MS) or Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
• Active Iowa or multistate license at the time of submission.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• Driver's license.
• EPIC Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Proficient in post-operative care including hip/knee, mastectomies, abdominal surgeries, PCA, and Heparin drips.
• 1st time traveler welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care on a Medical Surgical floor.
• Support post-operative management for hip, knee, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries.
• Float across campuses to meet operational needs while following hospital protocols.
• Maintain safety standards and document care in the EMR.

Skills

Medical Surgical experience

MS/Telemetry experience

EPIC EMR experience

BLS Certification

Iowa license or multistate license

PCA and Heparin knowledge

Tools

EPIC EMR

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse located in the area of the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care in a Medical Surgical (MS) specialty unit, with a focus on post-operative management for patients undergoing hip, knee, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries. The position supports floating across multiple campuses to meet operational needs and requires adherence to hospital protocols and safety standards.

Job Details: Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: 24 months of current Medical Surgical (MS) or Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience in a hospital or medical center setting; skills specific to Medical Surgical or Medical Surgical/Telemetry required; active Iowa or multistate license at the time of submission; BLS (AHA) certification; drivers license; EPIC Electronic Medical Record experience; proficient in post-operative care including hip/knee, mastectomies, abdominal surgeries, PCA, and Heparin drips; 1st time traveler welcome.

Preferred Qualifications: Post-op surgical experience with medical-surgical patient care preferred; prior experience in patient care for orthopedic or oncological surgical patients advantageous.

Additional Information: The unit has a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5, with a bed size of 30. Must work 1-2 of the upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed. The facility has an emotional support canine present during shifts. The traveler will be required to float across various campuses including Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran.

Submission Requirements: Candidates must have a complete employment history reflecting 24 months of recent MS/Medical Surgical experience, with skills aligned to the discipline, and current professional references within the last 24 months.

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 #1318636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.

Additional Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus