Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,215 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Travel Nurse RN in Med Surg for a 13-week assignment starting 10/12/2026. You will float across MS units, covering 12-hour night shifts, with 36 hours per week.

Requirements include WI RN license, BLS, NIHSS, and 3+ years of nursing experience, including 2+ years in MS; BSN preferred. Travel experience is highly preferred; no on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• WI RN license required; active state licensure.
• BLS certification; NIHSS certification preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years nursing experience; MS focus 2+ years; travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float across MS units delivering patient care on 12-hour night shifts.
• Cover 5th floor cardiac and neuro units as needed based on skill.
• Chart in EPIC within the last year and adhere to patient ratios.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nurse position in a healthcare facility located in the region. The role involves floating across all medical/surgical units within the organization, providing essential patient care on 12-hour night shifts. The assignment is designed to support staffing needs across multiple facilities, with an emphasis on resilience, adaptability, and proficient clinical skills.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, starting at 5:30 pm. Minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Minimum of 3+ years of nursing experience, with at least 2+ years in Medical/Surgical (MS) nursing and one previous travel contract preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Float: Will float throughout all Medical/Surgical units at the healthcare facility and may float to other locations as needed, primarily within the specified facilities.
• Additional Information:
  • The position involves working on the 5th floor (cardiac) and neuro units, with assignments based on skill set.
  • Candidate must be comfortable with charting in EPIC software within the last year.
  • Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6, with RN paired with support staff based on acuity.
  • Scrub color: Black.
  • No on-call or callback requirements.
  • Holiday rotation as needed.
  • The role begins on 10/12/2026 and ends on 01/09/2027, with a 13-week contract duration.
  • The person selected must be a hard worker, resilient, and able to manage change effectively.
  • Previous travel experience is highly preferred.
  • The assignment involves duties within the scope of medical and surgical patient care, including trauma, oncology, renal, stroke, post-procedure care, and rare pediatric cases.

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 #1321953. 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.