Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Oakland, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse, located in the healthcare facility, is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. The role involves managing post-operative patients, those with chronic conditions, and pediatric cases, utilizing Epic (Electronic Medical Records) systems, in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, with weekends as scheduled, extra shifts may be available; shifts begin between 6:45 and 7:15 am, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certifications; minimum two years of experience in medical-surgical nursing; valid license to practice in the state; experience with Epic electronic health record system; ability to read and interpret monitors and strips; strong medication administration skills; must be able to work independently within a team environment
- Preferred Qualifications: PALS and ACLS certifications; experience managing a variety of acute and post-operative patients including pediatric cases; proficiency with Cpap, Bipap, high flow, and vents; excellent communication skills; ability to float to other units as needed
- Additional Information: Unit manages a 20-bed patient census with no more than five patients per nurse; includes adult and pediatric patients; requires float rotation; orientation includes 3-5 days of unit-specific training with tour, policies review, and collaboration with education, pharmacy, and lab departments; tele monitors are used, and RNs are expected to read their own strips; charge nurses coordinate assignments without taking additional patient care responsibilities; scrubs are provided; documentation and charting are performed in Epic system.
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 #1311474. 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