Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in a 352-bed healthcare facility. The role involves providing general medical care, post-operative supervision, and monitoring patients remotely with telehealth technology, supporting a unit that handles general medicine, bariatrics, oncology, and surgical cases.

Job Details: Position: Travel Med Surg RN MS Specialty Location: Not specified (the facility)

Shift: Nights, 7 p.m. 7 a.m., every other week and every other weekend Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, 1-2 years of Med Surg experience, at least 1 year of recent travel experience, telemedicine experience, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) proficiency, and recent relevant clinical experience Additional information: The nurse will be responsible for general medical administration, patient care, and remote telemetry monitoring under supervision, with patient ratios of 1:6 or 1:7 during surges. Coverage includes general Med Surg, post-op surgical care, bariatrics, and oncology. The facility size and patient volume indicate a busy, dynamic environment.

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 1339514. 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