Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor nurse in an observation and recovery unit operating on nights shifts. The position involves caring for a diverse patient population in a short stay unit that typically admits patients for 24-48 hours. The assignment offers an opportunity to work in a modern, newly opened facility focused on timely treatment and patient care.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
Schedule: Nights shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/31/2027
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, at least 1 year of experience, including Level 1 Trauma Center experience in medical-surgical specialty
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a short stay or observation unit in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
Additional Information: This unit features 30 private patient rooms and cares for patients admitted under observation or recovery level of care, with conditions such as chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope. Surgical recovery patients are also treated, focusing on areas like orthopedics, urology, plastics, and cardiology. Travel is not required, and float rotation may not be necessary.
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: 2026-09-14
Cross Country Job ID #1299628. 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 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
Iowa City, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Urologyunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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