Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Float location not specified. The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nursing interventions for critically ill patients. The role promotes patient and family education, safe medication administration, evidence-based practice, professional development, and compliance with applicable nursing standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), Health and Safety Institute (HSI), or American Red Cross.
- Six months to three years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
- Demonstrated collaboration, verbal and written communication, judgment and critical thinking, organizational understanding, planning, time management, problem-solving, quality, reliability, safety, and risk-management skills.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
- Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Relevant specialty certification, such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), as applicable to the assigned unit.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients as a primary or accountable nurse.
- Educates patients and families regarding health promotion and disease management.
- Safely administers medications using knowledge of pharmacology and applicable nursing practice standards.
- Participates in nursing shared governance, quality-improvement initiatives, peer review, continuing nursing education, and professional development.
- Integrates nursing research and current evidence into clinical practice.
- Supports a learning environment for new employees and students.
- Performs Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator duties when assigned.
- May participate in a Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops.
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 #1352470. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Float
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