Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The profession is Medical Surgical Nurse. This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The role involves providing care to patients primarily with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations, burns, pediatric conditions, and multiple trauma cases. The clinical team manages a high-acuity environment on a 23-bed neuro medical surgical unit with an emphasis on acute care, utilizing advanced technology and adherence to established protocols.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with a rotating schedule cycle of every 6 weeks.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, at least 1 year of experience in high-acuity rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management, central lines, wound care, TPN, and pulmonary patients with Trachs or laryngectomies.
- Float: Float rotation may be required within scope of practice, mainly utilizing a dedicated float pool.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes online sessions, NVCI in-person training, and in-person facility orientation. The unit values an accepting culture with the expectation that travelers adhere to same standards as staff. Scrub color is galaxy blue; parking is free with badge access; back-to-back holiday coverage may be required.
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 #1291464. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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