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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor, Salem, VA: The position supports post-operative patients in a 36-bed medical-surgical unit on the night shift.

Responsibilities include wound care, dressing changes, drain management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ability to provide post-operative patient care, perform dressing changes and wound care, and manage drains.

Additional Information: Patient ratio is approximately 1:6. The role requires a positive attitude, teamwork, strong patient advocacy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Navy blue or white scrubs are required; hoodies, pullovers, and T-shirts are not permitted.

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 1349026. 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