Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Night Shift Location: [Location]
This position involves providing compassionate and efficient nursing care to patients in a Medical Surgical unit. The role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS Certification; 2 years of solid Medical Surgical experience; active license to submit applications.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional requirements include proficiency in reading EKG strips, comfort working with tele patients, and experience with Cerner electronic medical records.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Responsibilities include delivering patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining documentation.
• Candidates must be capable of working with a team, demonstrate a positive attitude, and possess strong clinical skills tailored to a medical surgical setting.
• The unit has a patient ratio of 5 to 1, with certifications in BLS required.
• Orientation consists of one shift on each unit for a total of two orientation shifts.
• The assignment begins on 11/09/2026 and concludes on 02/08/2027; start date is flexible.

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 #1333253. 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