Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Location: unspecified. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a clinical observation unit within a busy healthcare facility. The role requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with diverse patient needs.
Job Details
Position Description: Clinical Observation Unit Med/Surg RN staffing in a hospital setting, working 12-hour day shifts (START: 10/05/2026; END: 01/02/2027).
Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor (MS).
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, scheduled days.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and current clinical skills in medical-surgical care.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in a Med/Surg setting.
Additional Information: This assignment requires prior travel experience for all Centra positions. Responsibilities include patient observation, charting, and collaboration within a teaching hospital environment that involves interaction with students and new hires. Charge responsibilities may be required, with appropriate pay differential and training provided. Weekend and holiday work is considered, with up to 20-week assignments available to support unit staffing during the holiday season. RTO requests and limited time off are managed during the assignment process, with cancellations possible due to census up to 36 hours prior. Submission requires work history with at least 2 years of experience, explanation of all employment gaps over 90 days, skills checklist, and copy of Nursys/license.
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 #1311972. 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
Lynchburg, VA
Skills
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