Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,230 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13‑week assignment in Oakland, Maryland, starting 09/21/2026. The role involves providing compassionate, patient‑centered care to diverse patient populations, managing post‑operative patients, those with chronic conditions, and pediatric cases, utilizing Epic EMR in a fast‑paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient‑centered care to adult and pediatric patients
• Manage post‑operative patients and those with chronic conditions
• Utilize Epic electronic medical records system for documentation and charting
• Read and interpret cardiac monitors and strips
• Administer medications accurately and safely
• Work independently within a team environment
• Float to other units as needed
• Participate in unit‑specific orientation (3‑5 days) including tour, policies review, and collaboration with education, pharmacy, and lab departments
• Coordinate assignments with charge nurses (who do not take additional patient care responsibilities)

Requirements

• BLS (American Heart Association) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum two years of experience in medical‑surgical nursing
• Valid license to practice in the state
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to read and interpret monitors and strips
• Strong medication administration skills
• Ability to work independently within a team environment

Qualifications

• PALS and ACLS certifications (preferred)
• Experience managing a variety of acute and post‑operative patients, including pediatric cases (preferred)
• Proficiency with CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilators (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (preferred)
• Ability to float to other units as needed (preferred)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour day shifts; weekends as scheduled; extra shifts may be available; shifts begin between 6:45 am and 7:15 am; minimum 36 hours per week.