Medical-Surgical RN
West Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The position provides care for postoperative and spine patients in a medical-surgical setting, including patients receiving heparin infusions. The assignment includes 12-hour day shifts, periodic floating across campuses, and participation in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every third weekend.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 24 months of medical-surgical experience in a hospital or medical center setting.
  • At least 3 months of current travel experience within the previous 12 months.
  • Strong heparin experience.
  • Postoperative and spine care experience.
  • Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license at submission.
  • Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for medical-surgical, postoperative, and spine patients.
  • Floats across all campuses as operationally required.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights.
  • Navy blue solid scrubs are required.
  • Unless the unit is closed, one of two upcoming winter holiday periods is required: Christmas Eve/Day or New Years Eve/Day.
  • Orientation dates are 12/07/2026 and 12/21/2026.
  • Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.

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