Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in a general care unit specializing in adult patient care. This position involves working night shifts in an acute care environment, providing direct patient care for a variety of surgical and medical conditions. The role emphasizes bedside reporting, patient safety, and operational excellence within a collaborative team setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The shifts are primarily from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with scheduled rotations and potential block scheduling if unit needs are met.
Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; licensure to submit; location requirements; and certifications listed above.
Preferred Qualifications: Surgical experience, post-operative, early ambulation experience, and comfort with first-time travelers.
Float: Float to medical and telemetry units; assistance with strip interpretation is required in these areas.
Responsibilities: Provide bedside shift reports, monitor and troubleshoot respiratory equipment (nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow devices), handle occasional titratable drips such as heparin, PCA pump, TPN, and respond to a broad scope of adult medical and surgical diagnoses including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, urology procedures, abdominal surgeries, bariatrics, and medical overflow patients.
Additional Notes: The unit maintains a close-knit and positive culture. Scrubs are provided in any color, and a 50-mile radius rule applies. RTO requests must be submitted upfront and are limited to 7 days or less per 13-week contract.
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 #1322569. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Bismarck, ND
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Heparinunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)unmatched
Urologyunmatched
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