Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,220 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves providing patient care in a medical-surgical unit within an acute care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; BLS Certification; minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical-surgical setting; experience with EPIC electronic health record system; Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units such as PCU or Burn Scrub.
• Additional Information: The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, with staffing at least once a week at a 1:6 ratio. The department handles medical, surgical, and orthopedic patients. A charge nurse is present on each shift and may take assignments. No titratable drips are used except Heparin, with RT available 24 hours on the floor. Telemetry is on the floor with centralized tele monitoring. Nurse aides/patient care techs are available, with staffing ratios of approximately 1:10-12. The unit maintains a strict radius rule of 50 miles, and candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with the organization including those affiliated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity. RTO approval requires upfront submission for 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved.

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 #1279927. 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