Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $2,890 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing job in Chico, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Charge Nurse position available in a healthcare setting located at a medical facility. This role primarily focuses on weekend coverage, with responsibilities involving overseeing patient care in the perioperative and critical care environments. The position offers a chance to contribute to patient outcomes while working within a dynamic clinical team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing; valid CPR certification; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; minimum of one-year current perioperative charge nurse or relief charge nurse experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field; Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR); two or more years of critical care experience.
• Additional Information: The organization only accepts agency staff who are W-2 employees of their respective agencies. Staff may be required to float to different units as needed. Position start date is 10/05/2026, with an end date of 01/04/2027.

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 #1319322. 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 / Charge Nurse

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