Travel Medical-Surgical Float RN - $2,395 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN to float Med Surg in Fargo, ND. The role involves 12-hour shifts with 36 hours per week, starting 10/12/2026 and ending 01/11/2027, with license verification pending. Floats across multiple Med Surg units, including oncology, trauma, cardiac, and neuro, are expected.

Requirements include an active ND RN license (or compact), BLS, NIHSS, EPIC EMR experience, and PEARS/ENPC; prior float pool, trauma center, or 250+ bed hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active North Dakota RN license or compact state license.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• Minimum 1 year recent Med Surg experience in a large hospital.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• EPIC EMR experience.
• PEARS or ENPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care across Med Surg units as a float.
• Maintain patient safety and rapid assessment in a fast-paced hospital.
• Collaborate with care teams across oncology, trauma, cardiac and neuro units.
• Meet staffing and shift coverage with 12-hour shifts.

Tools

EPIC EMR

Accudose Rx

Alaris IV pumps

Philips vitals machines

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Position in Fargo. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care within a fast-paced hospital setting, with the flexibility to float across multiple units including oncology, trauma, cardiac, neuro, and more. The position requires a minimum of one year of recent Med Surg experience, with an emphasis on rapid assessment and diverse clinical procedures to meet department standards.

Job Details:

• Location: Fargo, ND
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active North Dakota Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, minimum of 1 year recent Med Surg experience in a large hospital (200+ beds), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, and PEARS or ENPC qualification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Float pool experience, trauma center experience, working within a level 2 or higher trauma facility, experience in a hospital with 250+ beds, and resource pool/float experience.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS required.
• Additional Information:
  • Must badge in and out at the facility.
  • Scrubs are navy blue.
  • Float rotation may be required across multiple units including med-surg overflow and critical care units.
  • Experience with Accudose Rx, Alaris IV pumps, Philips vitals machines, and EPIC EMR is essential.
  • Training includes one full shift on a Broadway med-surg unit and one on SMCF med-surg unit, along with campus tours and team expectations during the first week.
  • The patient census ranges from 24 to 47 beds with nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 during day shift and 1:5-6 during night shift.
  • The position is scheduled to start on 10/12/2026 and end on 01/11/2027; the resource is willing to wait for submission of license.

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 #1318475. 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 Float Position

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