Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Observation Unit Nights Location unspecified. This position involves providing patient care on a Medical Surgical floor within a teaching hospital environment. The role requires working 12-hour night shifts, with assignments starting on November 2, 2026, and ending on January 30, 2027, including holiday work during the busy season.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Surgical RN. Must possess a valid nursing license.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignments end on Saturday.
- Position Description: Responsible for patient care on the Medical Surgical unit, with patient ratios of approximately 1:5 or 1:6. Charge responsibilities may be required, with appropriate training and pay differential. The unit operates with a block schedule no longer available, but weekend-only requests are considered. Travel assignments include up to 20 weeks during the holiday season, with participation in at least one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years). Submission of work history with a minimum of 2 years experience, explanation of all gaps over 90 days, skills checklist, and proof of nursing license is required.
- Additional Information: This facility is a teaching hospital, and team members, including travelers, are expected to support a culture of collaboration, especially when working with students and new hires. Limited requested time off and RTO requests must be included at submission; cancellations are possible within 36 hours due to census.
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 #1328288. 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