Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carthage, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) Carthage, TN This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care on a Medical/Surgical floor within a critical access hospital. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care for adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric cases, in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) nursing
Location: Carthage, TN
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; rotating weekends
Required Qualifications: Active ACLS and BLS certifications, ADN or BSN degree, Tennessee Abuse Registry check, one or more years of experience, and at least 60 miles from the facility
Additional Responsibilities: Experience with IV therapy, Foley catheters, pain management, and electronic medication administration records (EMAR)
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to provide friendly and compassionate patient care, works well with others
Position Notes: No float requirements, unit handles adult and geriatric patients with some pediatric cases. Unit has 18 beds with patient ratios of 1:5, using Meditech electronic health record system.
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 #1308622. 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
Carthage, TN
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pain Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Records Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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