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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a medical unit providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. The RN works within a team to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care, coordinating closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role emphasizes relationship-centered care, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
Job Details:
Schedule: NIGHT shift from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with an average of 11.5 hours per shift and a minimum of 34.5 hours per week, including weekends.
Required Qualifications: Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 2 years of Medical Unit experience, minimum 2 years of RN experience, 1 year of travel experience (not required for Per Diem positions), and Epic electronic health record experience highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing is preferred; associate degree in nursing considered with relevant experience or active matriculation in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
Additional Information: Performs charge nurse duties, collaborates with management to ensure appropriate resource utilization, documents accurately in compliance with standards, and facilitates patient throughput. Demonstrates clinical competence, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to a culture of safety and professional development.
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 #1321201. 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
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
New York, NY
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Resource Utilizationunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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