Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Rehabilitation
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Nurse (MS REHAB) Ottumwa, IA. This role involves providing specialized inpatient rehabilitation care focused on adult and geriatric populations within an acute rehabilitation unit. The position requires delivering patient-centered care for individuals with neuro, trauma, burn, gait training, and wound management needs, supporting recovery and functional improvement.
Job Details
- Position Details: Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Nurse (MS REHAB) at an acute rehabilitation unit with 13 beds.
- Schedule: Night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, spanning operationally across a 12-hour shift.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; 0.0 years of experience required; Location in Ottumwa, IA; Successful completion of criminal background checks, mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult), and recent titers within last 12 months.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience preferred but not required; MedSurg experience, LTAC, or similar backgrounds; familiarity with neuro, trauma, burn, gait training/strengthening, and wound vac treatments are advantageous.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 1 year of acute care experience and be able to work independently on an inpatient rehabilitation unit with adult and geriatric patients. No float requirement specified explicitly, but clinical versatility in MedSurg is beneficial.
- Submission Requirements: Candidate's full submittal packet and resume are necessary for consideration.
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 #1337984. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Rehabilitation 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
