Travel Medical-Surgical RN

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/25/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse in a facility setting. This role involves providing care to adult and adolescent patients with a variety of diagnoses, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory viruses, and postoperative surgical patients such as orthopedic, general surgery, spinal, and urology cases. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on teamwork and proactive patient care.

• Schedule:
  
  Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid nursing license, BLS (AHA or ARC), CPI certification, at least 1 year of Medical Surgical (MS) experience, proficiency with EPIC documentation, experience with administering titratable and set rate drips (such as Heparin, Bumex, Lasix), and experience with shift reporting. Must be comfortable with first-time travel assignments and capable of managing a patient ratio of 1:6 during day shifts and 1:5-6 during nights.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with telemetry reading, ability to handle patient care equipment like Trachs, Cpap for OSA, Bipap, and High Flow oxygen devices, and experience working with adult and adolescent patients with diverse medical conditions.
• Float:
  May float to Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Medical Surgical assignments.
• Additional Information:
  Teamwork is essential, including assisting with call lights and bedside shift reports, as well as proactive patient rounding. Unit orientation consists of 1.5 shifts. Scrubs are navy blue and provided.
• Shift & Scheduling:
  No self-scheduling; blocked scheduling can be accommodated when possible.
• Weekend & Holiday Requirement:
  As needed.
• Call or Standby:
  Yes, on low census or canceled shifts.
• Charting System: EPIC.
• BSN
  
  Required:
  
  No.
• Start Date:
  
  08/25/2026.
• End Date: 11/24/2026.

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus