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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This position provides patient-centered nursing care to a diverse medical-surgical population, including post-surgical patients, individuals with medical conditions, trauma and stroke patients, and inpatient hospice patients. The role supports evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and positive clinical outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of straight medical-surgical experience; medical-surgical nursing experience is required; Level I or Level II trauma experience is required; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Michigan nursing license.

Preferred Qualifications: Travel nursing experience.

Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend.

Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, provide patient education, communicate effectively with colleagues, support patient safety, and contribute to evidence-based, holistic care. Demonstrate clinical leadership, professional development, knowledge sharing, and effective time management.

Additional Information: The position serves a mixed-acuity medical-surgical population that may include post-surgical cases, diverse medical conditions, trauma, strokes, and inpatient hospice. A patient-centered, collaborative practice environment supports orientation, professional growth, clinical learning, and positive patient outcomes. A skills checklist completed within one year of application is required for registered nursing specialties.

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: 2026-10-09 Cross Country Job ID 1317016. 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus