Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,935 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor. This position supports patients recovering from elective joint replacements, spine and neurological surgeries, and fractures in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and flexibility to support changing patient-care needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Willingness to obtain or maintain licensure as required
• Preferred Qualifications: Medical-surgical, neurological, or orthopedic experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments generally range from 1 nurse to 46 patients.
  • Common patient populations include elective joint replacements, spine and neurological surgeries, and fractures.
  • Nurses may manage heparin infusions and must identify cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to telemetry alerts.
  • The care team includes patient care technicians who assist with hourly rounds, direct patient care, vital signs, glucose checks, ambulation, and patient mobility.
  • A charge nurse is scheduled each shift and also carries a patient assignment.
  • Self-scheduling is available, subject to departmental staffing needs.
  • Every-other-weekend scheduling is required.
  • Holiday coverage includes 2 summer holidays and 3 winter holidays.
  • Two department-specific orientation shifts are provided.
  • Scrub color is galaxy blue.

Benefits

• 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 #1346199. 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