Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fairfield, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,365/weekOverview
- Start Date08/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The medical-surgical nurse position in Fairfield, Iowa, involves providing direct patient care on a medical-surgical floor. This role requires delivering comprehensive nursing care through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes, while guiding ancillary personnel and patient teaching to ensure high standards of professional nursing practice.
Job Details:
- Position: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse
- Specialty: MS (Medical Surgical)
- Location: Fairfield, IA
- Start Date: 08/14/2026
- Schedule: Full-time night shifts; 12-hour night shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.); 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current Iowa RN license; BCLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; experience preferred but not required; must meet health and employment requirements prior to start date, including immunizations, background checks, and certifications.
- Additional Information: The role requires compliance with all hospital employment and health screening policies, including immunizations, background checks, drug screening, and physical assessments prior to the start date. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of certifications and required health documentation within five business days of contract start.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Fairfield, IA
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