Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,980 per week

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

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 The position provides care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, urologic, general surgical, gynecologic, and medical conditions. The role requires strong medical-surgical experience, telemetry interpretation skills, and the ability to support a collaborative acute care environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; weekends and holidays may be required based on unit needs.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two years of medical-surgical experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry
  • Active nursing license required for submission
• Additional Information:
  • Patient populations include total joint replacements, orthopedic hip fractures, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, urologic procedures, continuous bladder irrigation, general surgeries, gynecologic overflow, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, behavioral health, sepsis, and infections.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5, with occasional 1:6 assignments.
  • Nurses may administer heparin, patient-controlled analgesia, and morphine infusions; titration of infusions is not required.
  • Nurses are expected to interpret their own telemetry strips.
  • Floating may include comparable medical-surgical units, emergency department holds, or one-to-one assignments.
  • Nurses must be willing to accept students and may precept new travel nurses.
  • Orientation includes general training, electronic health record training, online modules, and unit-based precepting.
  • Clean, professional attire in any color is permitted.

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 #1346128. 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