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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor position on the night shift, supporting adult patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures, total joint replacements, and multi-trauma care. The role involves managing a patient ratio of approximately 1:5, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing care in a medical-surgical orthopedic setting.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every-other-weekend coverage required.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Trauma Level I experience Compact nursing license in hand at submission Ability to care for approximately five patients per assignment Experience with orthopedic surgical patients, spine surgery patients, multi-trauma patients, and medical-surgical overflow Skills in central line care, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care, telemetry monitoring, oxygen administration, intravenous therapy, feeding tube management, isolation precautions, respiratory support, peripheral line management, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) management, total joint replacement care, traction, rapid response and code team participation, and substance withdrawal care Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level II experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes adults receiving orthopedic and spine surgeries, total joint replacements, arthroplasty procedures, and multi-trauma care. The unit supports orthopedic and spine surgery, multi-trauma care, and remote telemetry monitoring. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial support. One pre-approved time-off request may be considered. Three of five designated holidays must be worked when applicable.

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 1346545. 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 Orthopedic 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