Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,240 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Oakland, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About the role
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care on a Medical Surgical unit within an acute care setting. The position requires strong clinical skills, especially in managing a variety of patient conditions, and adherence to unit policies and protocols to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Managing a variety of diagnoses such as CP, CHF, pneumonia, post-operative surgeries, pediatric patients, and complex medication administration.
- Responsible for charting and monitoring, with floating requirements across units.
- Use of Cpap, Bipap, high-flow oxygen, and vents; manage and assist with RT equipment.
Requirements
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- NIHSS certification required for all RNs and LPNs.
- PALS recommended but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of medical‑surgical nursing experience.
- Orientation: 3‑5 days involving unit tour, policies review, and training on medication and lab procedures.
Skills
- Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system.
- Previous travel experience preferred.
- Strong background in medical‑surgical nursing, including managing multiple patient needs.
- Ability to function within staffing ratios of no more than five patients per nurse.
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
Schedule
- 12‑hour shifts, days
- Minimum 36 hours per week
- Shift hours: 6:45 AM to 7:15 AM
- Weekend rotations required every other week