Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,405 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Nurse in Decatur, Texas. This position involves providing direct patient care on the 4th and 5th floors of the medical-surgical unit, with a focus on telemetry monitoring and acute care procedures. Candidates are required to bring their licenses on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night Shift, Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; zero years of prior experience required; location in Texas
• Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry experience, med surg experience, cardiac recognition, IV starts, time management skills
• Additional Information:
  • Unit type: Medical Surgical Specialty 4th and 5th floors
  • Patient Ratios: 5:1 on 4th floor, 6:1 on 5th floor
  • Equipment: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps
  • EMR System: Alterra (Allscripts)
  • Dress code: Currently black scrubs, moving to Medical City Blue scrubs
  • Weekend shifts are required; no on-call responsibilities
  • Floating: Mandatory float to inpatient rehab, emergency department, and progressive care unit as needed within skill scope
  • Unit staff includes one charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid permits
  • Typical procedures performed: abdominal surgeries, heart caths, orthopedics, trauma repairs, and more
  • Team-oriented, positive, and flexible personality fit
  • Facility notes: Detailed descriptions provided in facility and unit guidelines

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 #1266561. 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