Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,870 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing comprehensive general medical care, including post-operative, bariatrics, and oncology patient management at a 352-bed healthcare facility. The role requires remote telemonitoring with oversight from a monitor technician, and may include float responsibilities to Medical Surgical Telemetry.

Job Details

• Position Description: Travel Med Surg RN starting as soon as possible for a 13-week assignment. Schedule: Nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other week and every other holiday with a minimum of 36 hours per week. May float to MS Tele, with a patient ratio of 1:6, with a surge plan of 1:7 maximum.
• Required Qualifications: Current licenses for registered nursing, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 1-2+ years of Med Surg (Medical Surgical) experience, at least 1 year of recent travel nursing experience, Telemetry experience, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system proficiency, and minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in medical surgical care.
• Additional Information: The role involves general medical administration, remote telemonitoring, patient care for post-operative, bariatrics, and oncology patients, with a patient ratio of 1:6.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours minimum per week.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to meet the above qualifications and be prepared to start on 10/05/2026, with the assignment concluding on 01/04/2027.

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 . 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