Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,135 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The neuro med-surgical registered nurse (RN) position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role requires providing care to patients with neurological and high acuity medical conditions within a specialized medical-surgical unit. Candidates are expected to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift from 0630 to 1900 and 1830 to 0700, with a schedule cycle every 6 weeks; weekend rotation every third weekend; candidates may be scheduled to work some holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, current nursing license, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high acuity rehabilitation care, trauma, and neurological patient care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within scope of practice, with staff evenly floated primarily through the Float Pool.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit cares for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations, burns, pediatric and multi-trauma cases.
  • Typical patient ratios are 1:6-7, occasionally increasing up to 7 patients.
  • Patients may float off the unit for dialysis or procedures.
  • Support staff includes phlebotomy personnel, PCA/CNA with a 1:7-8 ratio, unit coordinators, physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, physical/occupational/speech therapists.
  • No monitors are on the unit; vital sign monitors are centralized.
  • EMR system used is Cerner; equipment includes IV pumps (Plum 360), and medication dispensing via Omnicell.
  • Orientation occurs in multiple phases: online, NVCI (in-person), and unit-specific orientation.
  • The culture on the unit is accepting of travelers and maintains the same standards as full-time staff.

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 #1265498. 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