Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
Job Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor nurse in an observation and recovery unit operating on nights shifts. The position involves caring for a diverse patient population in a short stay unit that typically admits patients for 24-48 hours. The assignment offers an opportunity to work in a modern, newly opened facility focused on timely treatment and patient care.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
- Schedule: Nights shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 01/31/2027
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, at least 1 year of experience, including Level 1 Trauma Center experience in medical-surgical specialty
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a short stay or observation unit in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
- Additional Information: This unit features 30 private patient rooms and cares for patients admitted under observation or recovery level of care, with conditions such as chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope. Surgical recovery patients are also treated, focusing on areas like orthopedics, urology, plastics, and cardiology. Travel is not required, and float rotation may not be necessary.
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
Speciality
Other
Experience
RN
Position Type
Travel
Iowa City, IA
2026-09-14
Agency Info
Cross Country Nurses
As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.




