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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor nurse in Salem, Virginia. This position involves providing inpatient rehabilitative care to patients requiring specialized medical-surgical interventions. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and functional independence.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: VA State Nursing License; BLS certification; experience in Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) required; minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Rehabilitation experience highly preferred
- Additional Information: The unit has 35 beds with patient ratios of 5-7:1. Staff may be floated to other Medical Surgical departments as needed. Responsibilities include administering medications, IV therapy including PICC lines and PEG tubes, bladder scans, trach care, tube feedings, Foley catheter management, bladder irrigation, and blood administration. The position involves working with essential equipment such as vitals machines, Baxter intravenous pumps, sequential compression devices, and bladder scanners. The documentation system used is Meditech. Candidates will work with a supportive multidisciplinary team including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiatrists, physician assistants, and neuropsychologists, to improve patient functional outcomes.
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 #1322247. 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 Rehabilitation 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