Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • Louisville, KY
  • $2,135 Per Week
9 days ago

Job Description

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 (MS) in a healthcare facility is seeking a qualified professional for night shifts. This position involves caring for patients primarily with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations, burns, pediatric conditions, and multiple traumas. The role requires experience in high acuity rehabilitation and specialized skills such as trach care, ventilator management, IV therapy, wound care, and bowel programs.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: BLS, NIHSS certification; Degree required; Location: [Location to be specified]; Minimum of 1 year of experience.
  • Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: The unit has 23 beds with an average patient census tailored to high acuity care. Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope of practice; orientation includes online sessions, in-person training, and unit-specific onboarding. The unit culture is highly accepting of travelers, with staff held to the same standards. Scrub color is Galaxy Blue, with free parking available. Candidates will work every third weekend and some holidays, with approval required for time off.

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
Posted Date: 2026-09-28

Cross Country Job ID #1291464. 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

LocationLouisville, KY

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Spinal Cord Injuryunmatched
  • Surgical Nursingunmatched

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