Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN (Location) This position involves providing acute care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses in a fast-paced hospital environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, functioning within a unit that manages complex conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, kidney, and GI issues, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6. The role requires adaptability and clinical proficiency to support a transitioning Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Job Details
- Position Description: The role entails floating between med/surg, surgical, and medical units on a 12-hour shift schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The unit manages a total bed count of 128 and operates with a nurse:patient ratio of 1:6. The RN will deliver bedside care, troubleshoot respiratory equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.), and respond to patient needs in a diverse and dynamic setting. The unit utilizes Cerner progressing to EPIC EMR system in November 2026.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification (AHA), a minimum of 2 years of relevant medical-surgical experience, and basic current proficiency in managing adult patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with rotations every other weekend.
- Additional Information: The facility's unit notes stipulate that there are no PCAs involved in patient care, and the RN is expected to participate in troubleshooting respiratory equipment as needed. The unit maintains a Level 2 Trauma designation and transitions to new EMR systems later in the year. There is no call or standby requirement, and floating to other medical-surgical pods is possible based on staffing needs. Nursing scrubs are navy-colored, and the orientation includes three days of unit-specific training.
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 #1330689. 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