Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Red Bluff, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse for a fast-paced unit specializing in adult and pediatric med/surg telemetry, located at the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves providing patient care for a variety of diagnoses, including COPD, post-op recovery, GI bleeds, OBGYN surgeries, ortho, sepsis, altered mental status, stroke, cellulitis, and ETOH withdrawal. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty and offers nights shifts with 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Location: The healthcare provider's facility
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours (7 PM 7 AM), with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification; ACLS certification through the American Heart Association; PALS preferred; 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing; licensure to submit; experience in adult and pediatric med/surg telemetry; pediatric experience preferred; ability to work nights; familiarity with Cerner charting system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience, PALS certification, and experience with critical drips such as Heparin and Protonix.
• Additional Information:
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 5, with nurses responsible for reading their own telemetry strips and managing titratable drips like Heparin and Protonix.
  • The unit has nurses, nurse aids (working 8 or 10-hour shifts), and telemetry monitors (brand not specified).
  • Self-scheduling is allowed with shifts made out 30-45 days in advance; every other weekend or four weekends in a 4-week rotation, with holidays incorporated into the staff rotation.
  • Float to telemetry or OB may be requested if experience is held.
  • Requires 2-3 days of unit-specific orientation, including a scavenger hunt.
  • Other equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices.
  • The hospitalist is onsite 24/7; the environment is very fast-paced with an average patient length of stay of 3 days.
  • The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.

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 #1339215. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus