Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,130 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This position supports the emergency department boarding area and provides care for admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement. The role serves patients across the lifespan and may involve medical, surgical, sepsis, overdose, trauma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other acute conditions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); at least 1 year of experience; prior travel experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in the emergency department boarding area for admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement.
  • Patient population includes infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Common patient conditions include sepsis, medical and surgical conditions, overdose, trauma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • May manage critical care infusions, tissue plasminogen activator, sedation, and paralytics.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.
  • Rotational holiday scheduling applies.
  • Block scheduling may be available for night shifts.
  • Orientation includes general healthcare facility orientation, nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour precepted shifts.

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 #1349285. 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