Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Nurse - Nights - Salem, VA. This position involves providing high-quality patient care on a 36-bed medical surgical unit in a busy hospital setting. The role requires maintaining patient safety, managing post-operative care, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals during night shifts.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), no minimum years of experience required, location in or near Salem, VA.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with post-operative patient care, competence in dressing changes, wound care, drain management, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for post-operative patients, with a focus on maintaining drains, wound care, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates should be team players with a positive attitude and strong advocacy for patients, able to work in a fast-paced environment. The dress code is navy blue or white scrubs, with no hoodies, pull-overs, or T-shirts allowed.
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 #1322250. 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
Salem, VA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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