Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,210 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bethel, Alaska. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care on the Medical Surgical Floor with 32 hours per week, days shift, in Bethel, AK.

The RN will apply nursing process, collaborate with the care team, and support patients across age groups, including behavioral health patients. Orientation and travel details vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a NLN-approved nursing program.
• Current Alaska Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• Successful passing and maintenance of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide safe, quality care.
• Support patients across all ages from birth to elderly, including post-surgical and behavioral health.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; monitor and document progress.
• Adapt to schedule and work independently within prescribed limits.

Skills

RN licensure & certification

Oral and written communication

Behavioral health care

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

NLN-approved nursing program

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) on the Medical Surgical Floor in Bethel, Alaska. This position involves delivering comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN will collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide safe, efficient, and quality care, supporting patients across all age groups from birth to elderly, including post-surgical and behavioral health patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 32 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Must have completed a nursing program from an NLN-approved institution; Current Alaska Registered Nurse license in good standing; BLS certification; Successful passing and maintenance of competencies for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Proficient oral and written communication skills; ability to practice nursing according to Alaska regulations; clinical knowledge with the capacity to manage care across different settings; flexibility in work schedule and independent action within prescribed limits; competence in administering treatments, medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, and patient education; experience managing behavioral health patients with therapeutic communication; knowledge of medical terminology; ability to work effectively in a patient care setting; strong reading, analytical, documentation, procedural, and guideline-following skills; basic mathematical skills; problem-solving abilities and interpretative skills for instructions and procedures.
• Additional Information: Candidates with pediatrics and adult experience are especially encouraged to apply. Orientation begins on a Tuesday, so initial guaranteed hours may vary in the first week. All travelers are required to show proof of completed COVID-19 vaccinations.

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

Posted Date: 2026-08-20

Cross Country Job ID #1291676. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 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