Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 34.5 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN in a healthcare facility located in the area. This role involves providing direct patient care to a diverse adult patient population, focusing on conditions such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, and gastrointestinal issues. The position requires adherence to unit-specific protocols and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
- Role: Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS)
- Location: [Location unspecified in the data]
- Schedule: Night shifts, 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to submit, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical setting, and NIHSS certification
- Fluency in reading telemetry strips is expected; RNs are required to titrate drips, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
- Equipment on unit includes Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, vents, and monitors with no specific brand information provided
- Unit features include charge nurse coverage, self-scheduling, and block scheduling; weekend and holiday work are expected
- Float requirements may be determined by the nurse manager and departmental needs, with a zone 4 floating policy in effect
- Patient ratios are maintained at 1:4, with nurse aides typically at a ratio of 1:5
- Orientation is provided during the week of start date, with location and specific dates assigned during that period
- Telemetry monitoring is part of the daily routine, and staff are expected to read their own strips
- The facility can cancel up to four shifts in a 13-week period, with a charting system in place using EPIC
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 #1330668. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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