Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Meridian, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The Registered Nurse provides care to adult patients in an acute medical-surgical setting, including orthopedic, spine, urology, general surgery, gynecologic, and medical overflow populations. The role requires strong clinical assessment, telemetry interpretation, and collaboration within a team-based care environment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license eligible for submission; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; electrocardiogram (EKG) certification; minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical experience; experience with EPIC; ability to read and interpret telemetry.
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include total joint replacements, orthopedic hip fractures, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, urology procedures involving continuous bladder irrigation, general surgeries, complicated mastectomies, gynecologic overflow, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), behavioral health cases, sepsis, and infections. Nurses may manage heparin, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), and morphine infusions but are not required to titrate infusions. Nurses are expected to read and interpret their own telemetry strips, collaborate with nursing assistants and virtual telemetry technicians, and may be asked to support students or precept new travelers. Weekend coverage and holidays may be required based on operational needs. Orientation includes general orientation, EPIC training, online modules, and unit-based preceptorship.
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 #1342935. 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