Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical (MS) Specialty Nurse position is located in Tyler, Texas. This role involves providing care on a Medical-Surgical Floor with telemetry capabilities, catering to a diverse patient population ranging from young adults to geriatrics. The position offers an opportunity to work on a busy unit with a focus on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Job Details:

• Position: Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Required Qualifications: - Certifications in BLS and NIHSS 2 years of relevant experience State or Compact license in hand at time of submittal Must complete core onboarding items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing Experience with Epic (experience required) Previous charge experience Experience with patient ratios of 1:6 Knowledge and skills in managing Ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, colostomy/ileostomy care, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) management, feeding tube care, Heparin, Insulin, dysrhythmia interpretation, infection control (Isolation Precautions/PPE), medication administration, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), PICC line management, IV starts and management, wound care, and rapid response team protocols.
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit is a Medical-Surgical / Telemetry unit with 18 private rooms and 1 semi-private room for a maximum census of 20 patients.
  • Patient population includes young adults through geriatrics with a broad range of care needs.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary.
  • Travel eligibility excludes residents of specified counties in Texas.
  • Onboarding includes completing core items and labs within 48 hours of the contract start date, with onsite modules during orientation lasting approximately 4-6 hours.

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 # . 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