Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor specialty position supporting patients with complex neurological, spinal cord, stroke, trauma, burn, amputation, and high-acuity rehabilitation needs. The role provides comprehensive nursing care in a collaborative setting with support from physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy services, and clinical support staff.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of one year of nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Schedule: Night shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Patient assignments may include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations, burns, and multi-trauma cases. Responsibilities include tracheostomy care, ventilator care, bilevel positive airway pressure, continuous positive airway pressure, intravenous therapy, peripherally inserted central catheter care, central line care, wound care, bowel programs, total parenteral nutrition, drains and tubes, pulmonary care, laryngectomy care, gastrostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube feeding, and care of high-acuity rehabilitation patients. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:67. Weekend rotation occurs every third weekend, and some holiday shifts are expected. Unit orientation includes online and in-person sessions.
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 #1338249. 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