Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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 Nurse, in the MS (Medical Surgical) specialty, located at the healthcare facility. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care on a Medical Surgical unit, supporting the organizations commitment to patient-centered health services. The role requires working nights, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details
Certifications & Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, along with current licensure and the ability to submit a license to the facility.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, at least 36 hours per week.
Position Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a range of diagnoses such as abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain. Responsibilities include managing common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia infusions, and collaborating with charge nurses and mid-level providers.
Additional Requirements: Self-scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts within a six-week schedule, and participation in orientation during the week of start date. Emergency Department setting with a nurse-patient ratio of 1:4, using EPIC charting system, and required to handle a variety of clinical duties, including troubleshooting ventilators, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow devices, and performing lab draws as needed.
Float Requirements: Float rotation may be required based on departmental needs within Zone 1.
Additional notes: The role involves work in a trauma level ED with 12 beds/trauma bays, and experience in managing common emergency department diagnoses and procedures 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
Cross Country Job ID #1330735. 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
Colorado Springs, CO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
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Surgical Nursingunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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