Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,945 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a facility located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing direct nursing care to medical and surgical patients, including those undergoing short stay procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and stroke care. The position requires flexibility to float to other units as needed, ensuring comprehensive patient care across the general medical and surgical services.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) coverage.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a registered nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 1+ years of Med Surg experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, as needed.
• Additional Information: The RN will perform responsibilities including EKG monitoring, intravenous (IV) insertion, medication administration, Foley catheter insertion, vital signs assessment, patient evaluations, assisting with rapid sequence intubation (RSI), and conducting point-of-care testing such as blood glucose. The unit has 30 beds with a patient-to- nurse ratio of 1:6. Scrub colors are navy blue and white. The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used is Cerner. No call 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 #1283396. 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