Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing comprehensive general medical care, including post-operative, bariatrics, and oncology patient management at a 352-bed healthcare facility. The role requires remote telemonitoring with oversight from a monitor technician, and may include float responsibilities to Medical Surgical Telemetry.
Job Details
Position Description: Travel Med Surg RN starting as soon as possible for a 13-week assignment. Schedule: Nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other week and every other holiday with a minimum of 36 hours per week. May float to MS Tele, with a patient ratio of 1:6, with a surge plan of 1:7 maximum.
Required Qualifications: Current licenses for registered nursing, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 1-2+ years of Med Surg (Medical Surgical) experience, at least 1 year of recent travel nursing experience, Telemetry experience, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system proficiency, and minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in medical surgical care.
Additional Information: The role involves general medical administration, remote telemonitoring, patient care for post-operative, bariatrics, and oncology patients, with a patient ratio of 1:6.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours minimum per week.
Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to meet the above qualifications and be prepared to start on 10/05/2026, with the assignment concluding on 01/04/2027.
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 #1312487. 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
Wilkes-barre, PA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Affairsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
RMONunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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