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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor, Nights. The registered nurse will provide care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions on a general medical unit. The role includes caring for stable patients monitored by remote telemetry and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, averaging 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required, with weekend scheduling varying according to unit staffing needs.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a valid Kansas or compact-state license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification At least 2 years of experience Travel nursing experience Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience Experience with the units electronic charting system Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides care for stable patients monitored by remote telemetry who are not receiving cardiac drips. Typical patient assignment is 56 patients. Relevant clinical skills include management of continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP/CPAP), blood product administration, central-line blood draws, chest tubes, enteral feeding tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, insulin, arterial blood gas interpretation, isolation precautions, peripheral and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line care, pre- and post-hemodialysis management, intravenous therapy, remote telemetry monitoring, and wound or negative-pressure wound therapy. The interdisciplinary care team includes physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. Required time-off requests must be provided at the time of submission. Orientation includes onsite completion of required learning modules.

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 1350364. 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