Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/03/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse is needed for a 12-hour shift position at a healthcare facility. The role involves providing care to medical and post-operative/surgical patients, with responsibilities including clinical supervision, break relief, and floating as needed. The position requires experience in the specialty and prior travel experience to ensure smooth operation and patient care.
Job Details
Position Description: Unit Med Surg beds, 30 beds. Must have previous travel experience. Charge Nurse clinical supervision, break relief, and no patient assignment during shift. Nurse Aides available: 2 on days and 1 on nights.
Required Qualifications: BLS certification, COVID vaccine certification, minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty, applicable license to submit, and experience with Cerner electronic medical records.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Includes EOW (every other week) and requires working 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule. Holidays may be worked on a rotation basis.
Additional Information: Floating to telemetry with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; float between med-surg floors is possible. Orientation includes 1 shift on the unit. Must be a team player with strong clinical skills.
Certifications: BLS, COVID vaccine.
Experience: Must have 2-3 years of experience in the specialty.
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 #1329186. 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
Redding, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cernerunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Nursingunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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