Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Nurse Night Shift located in the organizations cardiac unit. This role involves providing specialized care for adult medical cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, vasoactive, and anticoagulant medication infusions. The position offers an opportunity to work in a highly certified, multidisciplinary team environment dedicated to excellence in cardiac patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4 RCP) provides care for adult patients requiring telemetry, with certifications including care for patients with ventricular assist devices (VAD), heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, and transcatheter aortic valve replacements. The unit also manages patients with cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, and arrhythmia management.
Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), similar to a degree in nursing, with 2 years of experience in a large level 1 or level 2 trauma care setting. Experience in a Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit preferred.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: The candidate must have large level 1 or large level 2 trauma experience and be available to start between September 28, 2026, and the end of October 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: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1290307. 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 / Intermediate Care Unit
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Anticoagulantunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pain Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
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