Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, multi-trauma, amputation, deconditioning, cardiac and respiratory conditions, and complex surgical or transplant procedures. The role supports patient safety, self-care, mobility, and participation in intensive therapy while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

Job Details Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 2 years of experience; acute rehabilitation experience; required Trauma Level II experience; required travel experience, including prior travel within the previous 12 months; COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; acute inpatient rehabilitation experience; neuro or stroke unit experience; prior charge experience; teaching hospital experience; community hospital experience; charting system experience.

Schedule: Day shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Additional Information: Patient care includes fall precautions, mobility assistance, self-care promotion, blood and blood product administration, central line care, ventilated patient care, dialysis coordination, wound care, stroke assessment, tracheostomy care, and management of feeding tubes. Patients participate in intensive therapy for at least 3 hours per day, 5 days per week. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. Weekend coverage is generally scheduled every other weekend based on operational needs.

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 1339570. 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 Rehabilitation 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