Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Athens, TN

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,853 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,133.33 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Athens, TN. This role involves providing patient care across adult and geriatric populations in a Medical/Surgical unit. The position offers a night shift schedule, supporting the healthcare needs of the community through dedicated and compassionate nursing practice.

Job Details

• Location: Athens, TN
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor
• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Certifications: BLS; RN licensure in Tennessee required prior to start date.
• Years of Experience: 1+ (preferred but not required)
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications/Licensing: Valid RN license for Tennessee, BLS required prior to start.
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric; no pediatric patients.
• Unit Details: Medical/Surgical unit with a max patient load of 24, patient ratios of 6:1, equipped with bladder scanners, glucometers, etc.
• Additional Information:
• Must have required certifications prior to starting.
• All clinical staff must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry before beginning work.
• The unit emphasizes teamwork and a family-like environment.
• Unit handles diagnoses such as pneumonia, CVA, CP, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, DVT, among others.
• Dress code is scrubs of any color; casual wear is not acceptable.
• No float rotation is required.
• The assignment is from 11/02/2026 to 02/01/2027.

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