Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,480 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The location is Bemidji, Minnesota. The position is for a registered nurse specializing in medical surgical care on a Med Surg floor. The role involves providing high-quality nursing assessment, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and communication with the interdisciplinary care team. Candidates are required to bring their Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license on the first day of employment. This is a rotating shift position requiring 12-hour shifts, with work scheduled every other weekend and holiday. Floating to other units/departments may be required based on operational needs.

Job Details:

• Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, varied days and nights, starting on 07/20/2026, with every other weekend and holiday work required
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: Active Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license; at least 2 years of medical surgical (Med Surg) experience; BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopaedic (ortho) patients highly preferred; ability to monitor telepatients; experience with electronic medical records, preferably Epic.
• Additional Information: Agency must have Minnesota Specialty Nursing Service Authorization (SNSA) license - include with candidate submission paperwork. Floating to units such as telemetry, observation, acute rehabilitation, or postpartum is possible if not needed in Med Surg; float to OB, critical care unit (CCU), or intensive care unit (ICU) may be required for overflow or patient needs and involves caring for stable postpartum mothers.
• Charting System: Epic
• Other Requirements: Mercury-free scrubs (Navy Blue). Candidates must note if they previously worked for the organization; if so, the prior employment must have ended at least 6 months before the submission date.
• Additional Notes: The position involves assessment, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and communication within a team setting. The role includes managing various patient conditions, including medical, surgical, and occasionally behavioral health patients, with specific procedures as required.
• Cancellation Policy: Client may cancel up to 12 hours every 13 weeks.

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 #1280077. 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

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