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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse (RN) position in a facility setting. This role involves providing high-quality patient care on a mixed acuity unit that handles trauma, strokes, spinal cord injuries, burns, and pediatric cases. The ideal candidate will have experience with high acuity rehab and competent skills in ventilator management, wound care, IV therapy, and advanced pulmonary patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a cycle every 6 weeks and minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, with at least 1 year of relevant experience in a high-acuity medical-surgical environment.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for trauma, neurological, and pediatric patients; proficiency with vent management, PICC, central lines, wound care, TPN, drains/tubes, and pulmonary care including trachs, laryngectomies, and G-tubes.
- Float: Float rotation may be required within scope of practice, utilizing a designated float pool.
- Additional Information: Orientation will include online modules, NVCI in-person training, and hospital-specific training. Staffing ratios are approximately 1:6-7 for patients, with RN-to-PCA/CNA ratios of 1:7-8. The unit uses EMR Cerner, Plum 360 IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing. Travel is expected to include some holiday work, with schedule flexibility for approved time off. Scrub color is galaxy blue, and free parking with badge access is provided.
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 #1323351. 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