Travel Medical-Surgical RN

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Iron River, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The facility is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Iron River, Michigan. This position involves providing general nursing care primarily for geriatric patients with conditions such as CHF, COPD, and diabetes. The assignment offers a 13-week contract with a focus on day shifts, requiring a dedicated and adaptable nurse to work across multiple departments within a 25-bed Med/Surg unit.

• Location:
  
  Iron River, Michigan
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Schedule:
  
  12-hour days, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Current Michigan RN license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification; minimum 2+ years of Med/Surg experience;
  Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's Degree, Emergency Department experience preferred but not required; ICU experience not required.
• Systems /
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong charting experience with Epic electronic medical record, Care Scape patient monitors, and Pyxis medication dispensing system.
• Responsibilities:
  Providing general nursing care for primarily geriatric patients with chronic conditions; float to emergency department within competency is required; may be on call with low censused periods; work every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Shift Notes: 12-hour days, variable start and end times from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; float to emergency department within competency required.
• Additional Notes:
  Candidates with both Med/Surg and Emergency Department experience are highly preferred. Flexibility to work across departments is ideal, but Med/Surg-only candidates will be fully considered.
• Scrub Colors:
  Any colored scrubs.
• Travel policy:
  During flu season, decline of flu and COVID vaccinations requires mask-wearing at all times in accordance with facility policy.

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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus