Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,690 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Med Surg for Henderson, Kentucky. The role involves 12-hour days on a Med-Surg floor with a 48-hour workweek and potential campus floats.

Requirements include a current compact license, BLS, NIHSS certification, and at least two years of MS nursing experience with Epic charting proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current active compact license; must attach certifications.
• AHA BLS certification required; NIHSS certification preferred.
• Minimum two years Medical-Surgical RN experience; Epic charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care on a 45-bed medical-surgical floor.
• Float within skill set including potential cross-campus coverage.
• Manage transfers, IVs, chest tubes, and blood product administration.

Skills

PIV insertion

Chest tube management

Remote tele

Blood product administration

NIHSS screening

NIHSS certification

Ostomy care

BLS certification

Education

Active compact license

Two years MS nursing experience

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
• 48 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 on a 45-bed medical-surgical floor within a teaching hospital setting. The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with responsibilities including managing a diverse patient population and utilizing advanced charting systems.

Job Details

• Position Description: MS RN Days shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, working 48 hours per week with guaranteed hours of 36.
• Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), NIHSS certification, a minimum of two years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing, recent Epic charting experience, and a strong skillset including PIV insertion, chest tube management, remote tele, blood product administration, NIHSS/dysphagia screening, and ostomy care.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves float requirements within the skill set, including potential float to nearby campuses with a two-hour notice, and every third weekend and every other holiday schedule. Limited cross-campus float with notification is possible. The role may include precepting students or new hires. COVID-19 vaccination is not required as of this posting.
• Submission Requirements: Must have current, active compact license; attach all required certifications upon submission.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country includes:
  • 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 #1312341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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