What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,870 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Travel Nursing Professional specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) care in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This position involves providing general medical administration, post-operative patient care, and remote telemonitoring. The role offers the opportunity to work nights on a 13-week assignment with a busy general medical and surgical patient population.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m., every other week and every other holiday, with float to Medical Surgical Telemetry units; ratio of 1:6.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certify with BLS and ACLS; possess 1-2 years of Medical Surgical (MS) experience; at least 1 year of recent travel experience; Telemetry experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Cerner electronic medical record experience.
- Additional Information: Blocked scheduling requests are acceptable with a 48-hour guarantee request indicated in the body of the submittal. The facility has 352 beds, including a 21-bed unit, with a monthly volume of 585 patients. Clinical responsibilities include general medical care, post-op, bariatrics, and oncology. The patient ratio is 1:6, with a surge plan to 1:7 maximum.
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 #1297189. 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 NursesYou 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
Salary : $1,870