Travel RN: Med‑Surg Nights (36h/wk)

Cross Country Nurses; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel assignment in West Des Moines, Iowa. The role focuses on medical-surgical patient care on nights, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date is 10/12/2026 and end date 01/11/2027, for a 13-week engagement.

Previous travel experience and IA licensure are required, with a strong emphasis on EPIC and heparin management. The position offers private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance,

Qualifications

• 24 months of current medical surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
• Strong heparin management experience and EPIC EMR experience.
• Active Iowa nursing license or multistate license required.
• Experience with post-operative and spine care preferred.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
• Minimum of 3 months travel nursing experience within the previous 12 months.
• Float rotation may be required across multiple campuses.
• Holiday coverage may be required unless the unit is closed.

Job description

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel assignment in West Des Moines, Iowa. The role focuses on medical-surgical patient care on nights, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date is 10/12/2026 and end date 01/11/2027, for a 13-week engagement.

Previous travel experience and IA licensure are required, with a strong emphasis on EPIC and heparin management. The position offers private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance,