Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Redwood City, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/25/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care within a fast-paced clinical environment. The role emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, and family-centered support, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
Job Details
Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (RN) on the medical surgical floor provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care, practicing within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. They assess patients, interpret data, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinate with other providers, and educate patients and families to promote self-care and prevent complications.
Required Qualifications: California-licensed Registered Nurse (RN), current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, and 0 years of experience required.
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: The RN creates a healing environment by being present with patients and families, managing discomfort, providing emotional support, and guiding through illness and recovery phases. They monitor patient responses, collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans, teach patients and families about self-care, and contribute to team development and continuous improvement. The role requires the ability to respond swiftly to clinical situations, ensure safety, and promote professional growth.
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 #1327710. 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
Redwood City, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Nursingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Family Planningunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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