Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN - Med Surg in Kearney, NE. This assignment is 13 weeks with a minimum of 36 hours per week on 12-hour nights.

Start Date: 10/05/2026. Requirements: Active RN license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of Med Surg experience; ability to float to other units as needed.

Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, travel reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing and ability to submit licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings/nights with float to other units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care on a Medical Surgical Floor with patient ratios up to 1:6.
• Work 12-hour night shifts.
• Float to different units as needed and maintain high-quality patient care.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

2+ years Med Surg experience

Education

RN degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• 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) Nurse in a clinical setting located in a facility. This position involves providing acute care on a Medical Surgical Floor with a patient ratio of up to 1:6. The assignment includes evening and night shifts, with a requirement for flexibility and the ability to float to different units as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; BLS (AHA or ARC) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical setting; ability to work evenings and nights, with float flexibility to other units if necessary
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units as needed
• Additional Information: Shift is every other week, with up to 2 additional shifts per 6 weeks. Some holidays may be required, primarily May through September and November through January. The unit is a 23-bed acute care ward. The electronic charting system used is EPIC.

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 #1314116. 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

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