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: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor RN - Oakland, Maryland. This position involves providing patient care on a busy medical-surgical unit with a diverse patient population. The role requires collaboration with healthcare team members and adherence to unit protocols to ensure quality care delivery.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM or PM, with weekend rotations. Additional shifts may be available; scheduling is managed by the facility's manager, and preferences can be accommodated.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (American Heart Association) and NIHSS; candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system, strong medsurg background, and familiarity with Cpap and Bipap equipment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to assist other units within the facility.
- Additional Information: The unit has 32 beds (currently staffing 20 beds), with nurse-to-patient ratios no more than 5. The unit handles a variety of patients including cardiac, respiratory, post-operative, pediatric, and general medical patients. Assignments may involve working with Cpap, Bipap, high flow oxygen, and vents. Training includes 35 days of unit orientation, tour, and policy discussions. Scrubs are provided, and the dress code excludes camo and orange scrubs.
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 #1291298. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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