Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,075 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse - MS Specialty - Location: unspecified. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within a Medical Surgical unit that manages orthopedics, joint replacements, and fractures. The position requires delivering patient-centered care with a focus on safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence during rotating night shifts.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Responsibilities include care for orthopedic patients, particularly those undergoing joint replacements and managing fractures. The role requires experience with Total Joint Replacement procedures, adherence to unit-specific protocols, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Required Qualifications:
  Active BLS Certification; 2 years of clinical experience in a Medical Surgical setting, specifically with orthopedic patients; valid nursing license; willingness to wait for license submission; ability to work rotating night shifts (12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum); location outside 50 miles from the facility.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  Prior experience in orthopedic units involving joint replacements; familiarity with Electronic Patient Charting systems such as EPIC; competence in managing telemetry equipment; ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.

• Schedule:
  Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, a minimum of 36 hours per week, including weekend and holiday rotations, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

• Additional Information:
  The position emphasizes strong orthopedic experience. RN's are not required to titrate drips or read strips. The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 and includes a team of three Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) per shift, with ratios of 1:7-8. The unit may require floating to other orthopedic/telemetry areas as needed.

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 #1328935. 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