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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor position. This role supports a float pool across all medical-surgical units during night shifts. The ideal candidate has recent medical-surgical experience in a Level 1 trauma center, strong competency across medical-surgical areas, and the ability to float without a designated home unit.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.

Start date: 12/07/2026.

Required Qualifications: At least 3 years of medical-surgical experience; recent or current Level 1 trauma center medical-surgical experience within the past 2 years; experience in a facility with comparable size and acuity; prior travel experience; and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Additional Information: Float across all medical-surgical units as assigned. Strong competency in all areas of medical-surgical care is required. The role involves working without a designated home unit. Start dates may be available on Mondays during November and December, excluding 11/23/2026 and 12/21/2026, as well as 01/04/2027.

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 1347392. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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