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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor position offering an acute-care assignment focused on caring for a varied patient population, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, detoxification, postoperative, and pediatric cases. The role requires strong medical-surgical experience, specified certifications, day-shift availability, and participation in required weekend scheduling and floating support.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; at least 2 years of experience; strong medical-surgical background; prior travel experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
- Schedule: Day shifts of 12 hours, totaling 36 hours per week; every-other-weekend requirement, with night-shift weekend coverage scheduled Friday through Sunday when applicable.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit supports patients with cerebral palsy, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic conditions, detoxification needs, postoperative recovery, and pediatric conditions. The assignment includes caring for patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow respiratory support, with respiratory therapy assistance available. Nurses are not required to titrate cardiac or insulin infusions. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 1:5 and provides unit orientation and training.
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 #1334322. 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