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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location: [Location Not Specified] This position requires a registered nurse with at least one year of experience to provide patient care on a 28-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in mixed acuity adults and pediatrics. The role involves managing patients with high-acuity conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, burns, and multi-trauma cases, with patient ratios typically around 1:6-7.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Floor (MS)
Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor
Location: [Location Not Specified]
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, 1 year of experience in a clinical setting, and skills in trach care, ventilator management, IV therapy, PICC lines, wound care, bowel programs, TPN, drains/tubes, and pulmonary patient care.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity care, pediatric patient care, or trauma units.
Recent orientation includes online modules, in-person NVCI training, and specialized unit orientation scheduled from Monday through Wednesday.
Responsibilities include patient assessment, managing complex medical equipment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Floating: Floating within scope of practice to other units may be required.
No on-call required, but holiday shifts are expected, with manager approval for time-off requests.
Shift times: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, on a 6-week cycle.
Scrub color: Galaxy Blue.
Parking: Free parking with badge access in the parking garage.
Important notes: Unit culture is very accepting of travelers and maintains the same standards as permanent staff.
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 #1325347. 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
Louisville, KY
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
On Callunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Spinal Cord Injuryunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)unmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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