Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,035 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical Nurse specializing in general surgical care is needed in Salem, Virginia. The role involves providing high-quality patient care on a 36-bed medical surgical unit, supporting post-operative patients, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. The position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated team committed to excellent patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); no minimum experience required; must possess a nursing degree, and hold a Virginia nursing license or be eligible for licensure in Virginia
• Typical responsibilities include caring for post-operative patients, maintaining drains, providing wound care, and managing dressings
• Team-oriented environment requiring a positive attitude and strong patient advocacy skills
• Dress Code: Navy Blue or White scrubs; no hoodies, pull-overs, or T-shirts are permitted
• Patient ratios typically 1:6, with Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, and Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs) available on unit
• EMR system utilized: Meditech

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 #1290421. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus