Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in El Paso, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Nurse in the MS (Medical Surgical) specialty located on the 3rd floor of a healthcare facility. This contract position involves providing care on a 34-bed unit, primarily working day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The role emphasizes teamwork and technical proficiency in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location: 3rd floor by elevators A and B of the main hospital building
Shift: Days, 12 hours shift, with a schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, minimum 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks, starting 10/12/2026 and ending 01/11/2027
Certifications: BLS certification required
Qualifications: RN license, experience with starting IVs, Foley management, NGT insertion, colostomy system exchange, drain management (JP, Hemovac, Wound Vac)
Preferred Skills: Chest tube management, Port-a-Cath access and de-access skills
Unit Profile:
34 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6
Equipment includes wound vac, trach, suction, Plum 360 IV pumps, Covidien Kangaroo e Pump, Kendall SCDEMR
Staff includes 56 team members, with day and night shifts, and charge nurses on duty
Additional Information:
Must be a team player and adhere to dress code with galaxy blue, black, or blue jackets; no visible tattoos
Unit follows specific bariatric standards of care and has a focus on consistent patient experience
Candidates without the required skill set (including starting IV, Foley, NGT management, colostomy, drain management) will not be considered
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 #1327844. 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
El Paso, TX
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Colostomyunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospital/Healthcare Constructionunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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