Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,850 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Athens, TN. This position involves providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients within a busy Medical/Surgical unit. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to hospital protocols and standards.

Job Details

• Location: Athens, TN
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor (MS)
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shift, 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active RN licensure in Tennessee, BLS certification, 1+ year of clinical experience in a Medical/Surgical setting
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care thinking skills, experience managing common diagnoses such as pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, DVT, and electrolyte imbalances
• Responsabilities: Deliver patient-centered care to adult and geriatric populations, monitor patient status, administer medications, utilize equipment such as bladder scanners and glucometers, and work collaboratively with healthcare team members
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Information: The RN must meet all certification requirements prior to start, and must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment providing care for up to 24 patients. The unit primarily cares for adults and geriatric patients, with a patient load starting at 18 and increasing to 24.

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 #1333703. 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