Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse, located in an acute care facility, is responsible for providing high-quality patient care on a 38-bed unit. This role involves managing various diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory viruses, as well as caring for surgical patients such as orthopedics and general surgery cases. The position requires the ability to adapt to the fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and patient safety.
Job Details
- Position Description: Urgent need with ASAP start. The unit has 38 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 days and nights; must be able to take 6 patients. Must have experience with EPIC documentation and be comfortable with first-time travelers.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, current nursing license, at least 1 year of Medical Surgical (MS) experience, BLS (American Heart Association or ARC), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, experience with bedside shift report, and experience with EPIC documentation.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Must be able to titrate drips such as Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix. The unit supports telemetry with cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs are not required to read strips but must call cardiac tech if telemetry is ordered. Floating to IMCU may be required. Scrubs are navy blue, with a 1.5-shift unit-specific orientation. Weekend and holiday shifts are as needed, with standby and call requirements.
- Submission Requirements: Current license to submit, and ability to complete a background and drug screen.
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 #1328243. 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