Highlights

Preferred Qualifications: Oncology experience; chemotherapy administration skills; familiarity with EMR Meditech (EBCD version); experience working with Baxter intravenous pumps. Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; no minimum years of experience specified; clinical experience in medical-surgical units; acute care setting background.

Description

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: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse position is available in Salem, Virginia. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care in a 33-bed unit focused on medical-surgical and oncology services. The position requires excellent teamwork and a positive, energetic personality to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; no minimum years of experience specified; clinical experience in medical-surgical units; acute care setting background
Preferred Qualifications: Oncology experience; chemotherapy administration skills; familiarity with EMR Meditech (EBCD version); experience working with Baxter intravenous pumps
Additional Information: The unit operates with a team of six RNs on night shift including a charge nurse, supported by 2-3 techs, and a unit secretary. Patient ratios are approximately 5-6:1. The unit emphasizes bedside shift reports, hourly rounding (with tech assistance), and shift huddles. The unit has received recognition for improved patient experience scores and excellent patient and family feedback.

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 #1296907. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

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