Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Dogde, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical With Telemetry in Iowa. This travel nursing position supports interdisciplinary patient care for post-surgical and post-cardiac catheterization patients. The role includes participation in care management, management of select cardiac, heparin, insulin, and titratable infusions, and potential floating within the same discipline.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend package includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Assignment dates are 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa Registered Nurse license; at least 24 months of recent Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience; successful completion of at least one travel contract, or at least three years of nursing experience for first-time travelers; electronic medical record experience; willingness to float to the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit when needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), preferably from the American Heart Association (AHA); active Basic Life Support (BLS), preferably from the American Heart Association (AHA); active National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, or willingness to obtain certification if offered. American Red Cross or U.S. military certificates may also be accepted for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Additional Information:
- The position supports care for post-surgical and post-cardiac catheterization patients.
- Common infusions include cardiac, heparin, insulin, and select titratable medications.
- Orientation is scheduled every Monday.
- Holiday participation may include one or two of the following: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.
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 #1349983. 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 With Telemetry
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
