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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nurse position is located on a dedicated adult medical-surgical oncology unit providing specialized care to oncology and surgical patients. This role involves delivering complex patient care, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, post-operative care for various surgeries, and monitoring vital signs. The position requires working night shifts at a reputable healthcare organization committed to quality patient care and staff development.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, 1 year of recent nursing experience, appropriate education or licensure to practice as a registered nurse
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Oncology nursing, certification in chemotherapy administration or oncology care preferred
Float: Float rotation may be required if specified
Additional Information: The unit serves adult patients with cancer requiring acute care, symptom management, and complex surgical post-operative care. Candidates must be willing to start on or before 10/12/2026 and work through 01/31/2027. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on patient-centered care.
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: 2026-09-12
Cross Country Job ID #1249329. 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
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cancerunmatched
Certified in Nursing Administrationunmatched
Chemotherapyunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)unmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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