Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,530 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas. The role focuses on neurological assessment, stroke recovery support, and a broad range of clinical duties on a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.

The position requires RN licensure, 2 years MS experience, Epic charting, BLS and NIHSS certifications, and comfort with 1:6 patient ratios. Travel benefits include housing options and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the appropriate jurisdiction (Texas).
• Two years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Proficiency with electronic charting in Epic; BLS and NIHSS certifications.
• Experience caring for a 1:6 patient ratio.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on a medical-surgical unit for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform neurological assessments and stroke recovery support.
• Adhere to unit policies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

BLS

NIHSS

Telemetry

IV starts

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor nurse Nights Area. This position involves providing patient care for a diverse adult and geriatric population on a specialized medical-surgical unit. The role emphasizes neurological assessment, stroke recovery support, and a broad range of clinical duties within a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licenses in the relevant jurisdiction, two years of experience in medical-surgical nursing, proficiency with electronic charting in Epic, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and experience with patient ratios of 1:6.
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is preferred but not required.
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Skills: Blood product administration, bowel obstruction, chest tubes (including PleurEvac), colostomy/ileostomy management, continuous bladder irrigation, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care, feeding tube management, Heparin and Insulin protocols, interpretation of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions and PPE, IV insulin protocols, management of dysrhythmias, med/surg skills, mood disorders, telemetry monitoring, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, oxygen administration, oxygen tanks, PCA, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, pre/post neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, IV starts, substance withdrawal, use of rapid response and code teams.
• Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary. It serves patients with neurology, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other medical/surgical diagnoses, with priority admission for those requiring neurological and intensive care. The unit is fully equipped with telemetry and pulse oximetry monitoring to support early detection of patient condition changes.

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

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. 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