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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The role provides comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical setting.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication and treatment administration, patient education, care coordination, emergency response, and evaluation of patient outcomes.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, with no on-call requirement.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification At least 2 years of nursing experience Travel nursing experience Experience caring for approximately five patients Experience with the Epic charting system Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and previous charge experience.

Additional Information: Provides care for adult and geriatric patients with conditions including pneumonia, stroke, sepsis, acute renal failure, seizures, intracerebral hemorrhage, altered mental status, gastrointestinal bleeding, and cardiac rhythm disorders. Performs patient assessments, develops and updates individualized plans of care, administers medications and treatments, and monitors patient responses. Coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Maintains patient safety, supports disease prevention and restorative measures, and responds to medical and environmental emergencies. Expected patient ratio is approximately five patients per nurse. May float to other units within the scope of practice based on operational needs, with advance notice when possible. A 36-hour orientation is provided.

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 1350767. 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