Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Astoria, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 14 weeks 34.5 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical. This position provides direct and individualized nursing care to preoperative and postoperative patients in a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications, monitoring clinical conditions, supporting discharge planning, and educating patients and families.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled for 11.5 hours, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled from 11/30/2026 through 03/06/2027.

Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution. New York State Registered Nurse license with Primary Source Verification. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for applicable assignments. Minimum of two years of Medical-Surgical experience in a large acute-care setting or post-acute facility, with the most recent experience within the past year.

Skills in physical assessment, medication administration, wound care, infection control, intravenous therapy, postoperative care, patient education, telemetry monitoring, intravenous insertion, and phlebotomy.

Preferred Qualifications: Electronic medical record experience.

Additional Information: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Evaluate medical information and provide bedside nursing care to preoperative and postoperative patients. Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications. Change dressings, insert catheters, and initiate intravenous therapy. Adjust specialized medical equipment and interpret and document measurements. Monitor vital signs and promptly report adverse medication reactions. Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning. Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures and postoperative care. Maintain accurate patient files, medical charts, and health records. Follow established nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

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 1347343. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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