Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,000 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Nurse RN in Henderson, Kentucky for Med Surg. The role covers a fast-paced 45-bed unit requiring assessments, coordination of care and strong clinical skills.

The position involves 12-hour days, a 36-hour week, and travel compensation with housing options. Must have a compact nursing license, BLS, NIHSS, and EPIC charting experience to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (compact preferred).
• Minimum two years of Med Surg experience.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg unit.
• Perform assessments and coordinate care across teams.
• Manage IVs, drains, and procedures as needed.
• NIHSS screening and patient safety tasks.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

Education

Current nursing license (NLC/Compact)

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Henderson, IN. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a 45-bed Medical Surgical unit. The RN will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, performing assessments, and coordinating care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: Must have a current active compact license, AHA BLS, and NIHSS. Minimum of two years of strong Medical Surgical experience; recent EPIC charting experience required.
• Schedule: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, management of PIV insertions, chest tube/indwelling drain management, CBI, drip management (heparin, cardizem), PEGs/NGs, ostomy care, remote tele, blood product administration, NIHSS/dysphagia screen, and critical thinking skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within skillset, including potential cross-campus float to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) and Deaconess Midtown (IN).
• The position involves every third weekend and every other holiday.
• Candidates must be social, resilient, and capable of managing change effectively.
• The unit operates with experienced staff, and precepting of students & new-hires may be required.

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