Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,235 per week
Job Summary
This position involves providing patient care on a 18-bed acute care unit with primarily private rooms. The role requires managing a patient load with typical ratios of 1:6, with occasional patient needs for IV therapy and basic respiratory assistance. The nurse will work in a dynamic environment supporting admitted patients with common diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, post-operative care, and others, while collaborating with a dedicated team including charge nurses, nurse aides, telemedicine providers, and ER backup staff.
Job Details
Location: Rugby, North Dakota
Schedule: Rotating days and nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week; schedules are set 6 weeks in advance and may include every third weekend with rotation for holidays.
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Required Qualifications
Valid license to practice nursing
BLS certification
ACLS and NIH Stroke Certification preferred
Minimum of 1 year nursing experience
IV experience
Familiarity with the EPIC electronic health record system
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with respiratory therapy (breathing treatments, chest physiotherapy)
Ability to assist in emergency room settings if needed
Knowledge of pharmacy policies regarding drips like Cardizem
Duties
Vital signs
Patient ambulation
Activities of daily living
Rounding
Patient education
Basic respiratory care
Additional Information
Charge nurses act as house supervisors and typically do not take patient assignments.
Nurse aides are scheduled for each shift.
The unit has in-house ER providers and telemedicine support.
RN staff are responsible for reading and interpreting strips on Phillips monitors.
Scrubs in any color or pattern; no scrubs provided.
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