Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-volume, multi-specialty unit. This position involves providing patient care across a variety of surgical and medical diagnoses, including bariatric, urology, colorectal, vascular, gynecological, plastic, and medical patients. The role requires proficiency in managing central lines, NG tubes, ostomies, drains, and occasionally CBIs and foley management.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekends as needed; shifts are scheduled to promote work/life balance, typically three in a row.
- Required Qualifications: BLS certification; minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical experience; proficiency with central lines, NG tube management, ostomies, drain management, professional communication; experience with CBIs and foley management preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tele monitoring and reading strips; experience with high flow and bipap equipment; familiarity with complex surgical procedures such as Whipple and Pectus surgeries.
- Float: Floating between local hospitals to similar medical-surgical units is required; travelers are prioritized for float coverage.
- Additional Information: The unit supports a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5 based on acuity, with CNA coverage at a ratio of about 1:8-10. The team includes unit leadership and nurse managers providing support, with on-call leadership coverage for nights and weekends. Orientation includes one unit-specific shift plus a didactic review session with an educator.
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 #1313393. 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