Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,715 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for Med Surg in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The role involves night shifts (12-hour) with a minimum 36 hours per week, on a 13-week assignment in a 24-bed general medicine unit. Must have a valid RN license, BLS, NIHSS, and 2+ years in acute care with BCMA experience.

Nurse-to-patient ratios are approximately 1:6; navy scrubs and CMS guidelines apply. This travel position includes housing support, health insurance, and travel reimbursement as part of

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license
• BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• At least 2 years of acute care experience
• Proficient in interdisciplinary communication
• Experience with Basic Medication Administration (BCMA)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care on a medical-surgical floor.
• Work night shifts to meet patient needs and support the clinical team.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure safe patient care.
• Document care and coordinate with the care team per EMR workflows.

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) General Medicine Located in the Birmingham area. This position involves providing comprehensive patient care on a medical surgical floor, with a focus on general medicine patients. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of working efficiently during night shifts to meet patient needs and support the clinical team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours guaranteed per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, at least 2 years of clinical experience in acute care, proficiency in interdisciplinary communication, and experience with Basic Medication Administration (BCMA).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on a medical surgical floor, familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Additional Information:
  • Position located on a 24-bed general medicine unit.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:6.
  • Must adhere to dress code: navy blue scrubs. Fingernails must comply with TJC and CMS guidelines; shoes must be close-toed with backs.
  • No call requirements.
  • The scheduled start date for this role is 09/14/2026, with the assignment ending on 12/14/2026.

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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is more than just the job. Its 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 are with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life - one assignment at a time.

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.