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: 09/21/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Neurology Floor registered nurse in the defined location. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with neurological conditions on a 12-hour shift schedule, beginning in late August 2026 and concluding in February 2027. The position requires a minimum of one year of professional experience in the field.
Job Details:
Position Description: Medical Surgical Neurology Floor nurse.
Shift: Days, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every other weekend off, totaling 12 hours per shift.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a medical-surgical or neurology setting; location requirements to be specified; education requirements as applicable.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience on neurology or medical-surgical floors preferred.
Additional Information: Candidates should be proficient in patient assessment, neurological monitoring, and have the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
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: 2026-08-19
Cross Country Job ID #1290922. 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 Neurology 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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