Medical-Surgical RN
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,280/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in an unspecified location. This role involves providing patient care across a variety of general medical-surgical settings. The position requires adaptability and the ability to float across multiple hospital campuses, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
Job Details:
- Shift: Rotating, 8 hours per shift
- Schedule: 40 hours per week with flexibility for weekends as scheduled
- Required Qualifications: Zero years of experience, current Iowa state license, BLS certification, heparin experience, EPIC electronic medical record experience, 24 months of patient care experience in a hospital or medical center setting, including general, gynecology, breast, abdominal, flaps, and ENT patient care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Recent or current Level I trauma experience; Level II trauma experience preferred
- Floating: Float rotation may be required across multiple hospital campuses, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran.
- Orientation: Scheduled for 09/28/2026, no sooner or later.
- Additional Information:
- Must have completed a previous travel contract within the last 24 months.
- No first-time travelers accepted.
- NBO: 16 hours.
- EMR: EPIC & Holiday: 1.15x multiplier.
- Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with a minimum of 2 hours.
- On Call: Not applicable.
- Holiday work may be required during Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day unless the unit is closed.
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.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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