Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position available at a healthcare facility in Birmingham, AL. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a general medicine setting, with a focus on acute care. The position offers a night shift schedule, with an expected minimum of 36 hours per week, and is suitable for professionals committed to compassionate and efficient clinical service.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification; 2+ years of experience in acute care; experience with electronic medical records, specifically Epic and Cerner systems; experience with BCMA and interdisciplinary communication; located in or able to work within the area
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in general medicine units, strong time management skills, adaptability, patient-centered approach, professional demeanor
Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 24
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Equipment: Not specified
EMR: Epic
Additional Information:
The role requires adherence to dress code standards, including navy blue scrubs and compliant fingernail and footwear policies
Attention to infection control, patient safety, and teamwork is essential
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-28
Cross Country Job ID #1302068. 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 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Birmingham, AL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicineunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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