Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $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 in the MS specialty, located in en_US. This role involves providing patient care on a busy MedSurg unit with 55 beds, requiring a strong and positive approach to working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an opportunity to work within a hospital setting that values experienced clinical professionals and supports comprehensive patient care.

Job Details

• Position: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse
• Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS)
• Location: en_US
• Shift: Nights (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), every other weekend, with an end date of 02/08/2027
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); 2+ years of experience working in a MedSurg setting; Certified in EKG interpretation and comfortable working with tele patients; Cerner electronic medical record experience.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with hospitalist or intensivist in-house coverage is preferred, along with familiarity with IV & PICC team procedures.
• Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive patient care, working with charge nurses and healthcare team members, managing patient charts and electronic health records, and adhering to hospital policies including holiday and weekend rotations.
• Schedule details: Night shifts, 12 hours in duration, with orientation on each unit prior to start.
• Submission Requirements: Active license to submit.

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 #1338607. 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