Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carthage, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical RN Carthage, TN. This position involves providing compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric cases, within a 25-bed critical access hospital setting. The role requires delivering quality patient care aligned with clinical standards and working collaboratively with the healthcare team.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Floor
Location: Carthage, TN
Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS)
Shift: Nights
Schedule: Weekly guaranteed hours of 36, including rotating weekends
Required Qualifications: Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications; ADN or BSN degree; at least 1+ year of relevant experience; Tennessee Abuse Registry check; experience with IVs, Foley catheters, pain management, and electronic medication administration records (EMAR); ability to care for adult, geriatric, and occasional pediatric patients
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with COPD, pneumonia, hip fractures, altered mental status, falls, UTI, abdominal pain; friendly and compassionate personality; works well with others
Additional Information:
Unit includes 18 beds with a patient ratio of 1:5
Electronic health record system: Meditech
No float requirements
Unit Supervisor: Mallory Cooper, Director of Medical/Surgical and Womens Services
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 #1312165. 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.