Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Medical Surgical Floor Nurse position located in Overland Park, KS. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced surgical specialty unit with a focus on postoperative patient management. The assignment offers a guaranteed 48 hours per week with a scheduled start date of 12/14/2026 and includes working night shifts.

• Schedule:
  
  Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 12/14/2026 to 03/15/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Must have no minimum years of experience, valid nursing license, and current BLS certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in med-surgical nursing, understanding of post-operative care, procedural skills including ostomy management, NGT placement, Foley catheter care, central line management, wound care, IV starts, blood administration, and nutritional support.
• Additional Information:
  The unit is a high-paced surgical specialty area with a patient ratio of 4:1, or 5:1 with a patient care technician. The patient care team typically includes one technician for every four to five nurses. Equipment used includes Alaris IV Pumps, CADD epidurals, Pyxis medication dispensing machines, telemetry systems, EKG, bladder scanners, wound vacs, capnostream machines, and SCD Pumps. Documentation is managed through Medi tech.
  
  Staff flexibility includes floating to medical, surgical, telemetry, orthopedics, neuro, and bariatric units, with a floating policy to similar units.

• 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 36.0 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