Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in a general medical and surgical floor setting. Located in a facility that provides care for post-operative patients requiring overnight stays, including surgeries such as prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomy. The role involves managing patient care and possibly floating within the same discipline across local campuses.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: With over 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry nursing, candidates must possess an active Iowa nursing license or a license from a compact state, current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred), NIHSS certification, a valid drivers license, and a supervisory reference form completed within the last two years
Preferred Qualifications: First-time travelers are acceptable, and experience in a Level 3 Trauma Center is advantageous
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
State Licenses: Iowa or a compact license required
Additional Information: The unit handles patients undergoing surgeries such as prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomy. The role involves administering heparin drips and providing care for post-op patients requiring overnight stays.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1321414. 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 With Telemetry
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
Sioux City, IA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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