Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Glendale, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical Floor, Location not specified. The role provides nursing care in a sub-acute setting for patients with brain injuries and acute respiratory failure. The position requires strong clinical assessment skills, collaboration with nursing assistants, and adherence to established patient-care and safety practices.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every-other-weekend coverage and one major holiday are required. Self-scheduling and block scheduling are not available.
- Required Qualifications: Active nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); at least 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 6 months caring for patients with acute respiratory failure; experience in a sub-acute or acute hospital setting.
- Additional Information:
- The assignment supports a 30-bed sub-acute unit with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7.
- Common patient diagnoses include brain injuries.
- Registered Nurses do not titrate drips in this setting.
- Nursing assistants are available at an approximate ratio of 1:10.
- Unit-specific orientation is provided.
- Navy blue scrub attire is required.
- No call or standby requirement is indicated.
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 #1345879. 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