Travel Nurse Emergency Room RN Night Shift Job

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Medical Surgical Floor Nurse position is located in Decatur, TX. This role involves providing care on the Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor and Med Surg 5th Floor units, with a focus on telemetry monitoring and patient management. Candidates are required to bring their licensed credentials on the first day.

Job Details:

Location: Decatur, TX

Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor

Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, including nights

Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Start Date: 07/27/2026

Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIH Stroke Scale certification; telemetry experience; Med Surg experience; ability to start IVs; excellent time management skills; currently hold an active license.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac recognition and IV starts considered a plus.

Schedule: Night shift and day shift options available, with weekend shifts required. No on-call responsibilities; schedules are subject to attendance policies.

Additional Information: There is one charge nurse per floor. Staffing includes RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and a unit secretary when staffing allows. Patient ratios are 5:1 on the Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor and 6:1 on the 5th Floor. Equipment used includes remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps. The role involves mandatory floating to inpatient rehab, emergency department, and progressive care units within scope. Currently, staff wear black scrubs, transitioning to Medical City Blue scrubs.

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 #1277355. 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