Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,060 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Arcata, California. The role involves providing care on a medical surgical floor during night shifts. Candidates are required to bring their active California nursing license on the first day of assignment. The position offers a guaranteed 36 hours per week, with shifts scheduled from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Job Details:

• Shift Time: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm 7:30 am
• Required Qualifications: Active California license, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screen within 12 months of contract start date; no minimum experience required
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Location: Arcata, California
• Additional Information: Candidates should check FurnishedFinder.com for housing options in Arcata and nearby communities within a 20-mile radius; position urgency is classified as rapid response.

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 #1279088. 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