Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This position provides nursing care on an acute medical-surgical unit with opportunities to support the Emergency Department. The role requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, adaptability, independence, and a commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Active nursing license required for submission; minimum of 2 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is not required.

Additional Information: Medical-surgical unit with approximately 14 beds and typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:56. Patient populations may include congestive heart failure, pneumonia, skilled patients receiving physical or occupational therapy, antibiotic therapy, and occasional cardiac or diabetic progressive-care patients. Registered nurses may float to the Emergency Department for support. Weekend coverage is required at least every third weekend, with holiday rotation based on department needs. Two department-specific orientation shifts are provided. Navy blue scrubs are required. A pass/fail examination covering orientation skills is required, with a minimum passing score of 90%. The role requires independent practice, critical thinking, care prioritization, flexibility, adaptability, and patient advocacy in a setting with limited resources.

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 1349331. 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