Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Henderson. This position involves providing high-quality patient care on a medical surgical floor with a focus on general medical and surgical patients. The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. The assignment is located within a teaching hospital setting, with responsibilities including patient monitoring, medication management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
- Shift: 12-hour Nights, 6:30 PM 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13-week contract starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/03/2027
- Schedule: Night shift, every third weekend, every other holiday
- Required Qualifications: Must have a current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; minimum of 2 years of strong Medical Surgical (MS) nursing experience; recent EPIC charting experience required; recent at least one travel assignment experience in a similar setting
- Float: First to float within skillset to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) campus, potential to float to Deaconess Midtown (IN); 2-hour notice for cross-campus float and mid-shift float within the same campus
- Additional Responsibilities: May require precepting students and new hires; unit staffing includes 45 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 during day shifts and 1:5-7 during nights
- Certification Requirements: Current compact license, AHA BLS, and NIHSS certifications must be attached upon submission
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of medical surgical nursing experience; flexible on the minimum experience required
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 #1317409. 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