Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,995 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34.5 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse - Days - a high-volume medical surgical unit. The role involves delivering safe, patient-centered care by applying nursing principles, conducting assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position emphasizes relationship-centered care, clinical safety, and continuous professional development.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid NYS Registered Nurse license, BLS certification, at least 2 years of medical unit experience, minimum 1 year of travel experience for travel positions (not required for per diem), Epic electronic health record experience highly preferred, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Associate degree considered with relevant experience and/or active enrollment in a BSN program.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience on a 6W Medicine Unit, prior experience in high-volume patient care settings, strong clinical skills in medical-surgical nursing.
• Additional Information: The nurse will perform charge nurse duties as assigned, coordinate supplies and staffing, facilitate patient throughput, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role involves active participation in professional development activities, ethics-driven decision making, and fostering a collaborative environment for staff, patients, and families.

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 #1321200. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus