Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,865 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical (MEDSURG) - Surgical/Orthopedic unit in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing patient care on a surgical and orthopedic floor, with a focus on supporting patient recovery and post-operative needs. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Kentucky or Compact State License, EMR System experience with EPIC. Candidates experienced with EPIC EMR are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Medical Surgical Floor and Surgical/Orthopedic units.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Those with EPIC EMR experience are a plus! Scrub colors for travelers include royal blue for ICU and black for all other units. Position start date is 10/05/2026, with an end date of 11/28/2026.

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 #1314538. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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