Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,700 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position in a short-term acute care facility located in a busy medical environment. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients across a newly designated surgical and emergency general surgery unit. The position includes working a day shift with an expectation of float coverage between units and adhering to unit-specific protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/04/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license or compact license in state, at least 1 year of RN experience, experience working in a medical surgical or telehealth unit, and familiarity with Epic electronic charting system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in trauma level II or acute care surgery units, proficiency with complex clinical procedures such as blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and wound care.
• Additional Information: The position involves supporting an interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and social services. Candidates should be comfortable managing patients with diagnoses such as emergency general surgery, med-surg overflow, and post-operative care. Floating between units is expected, and flexibility to work holidays is required.

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 #1313361. 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