What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,395 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 Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nurse position available in a hospital setting in Fargo. This role involves providing care to adult medical/surgical patients, including behavioral disturbances, in a busy 32-bed inpatient unit. The incumbent will collaborate with inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise. The position includes rotating day and night shifts, with varying schedules based on unit needs, and requires float to other med/surg units across three campuses.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday. Schedule cycles may vary, with possible rotations such as three weeks days followed by three weeks nights, or all days or all nights, depending on unit needs. Self-scheduling is permitted with guaranteed days off as per the contract; shift swaps may be necessary to balance unit staffing.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years recent nursing experience in a large hospital setting (250 beds), valid BLS certification from AHA, valid ND or compact state RN license, experience with Electronic Health Records (Epic), level 1 trauma experience, and travel experience (candidates on their first travel assignment will not be considered).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic electronic medical record system, experience on a Medical-Surgical unit, and behavioral health patient care experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to all medical-surgical units within Fargo.
- Additional Information: The unit uses Epic electronic health record system, Philips monitors, bladder scanners, Acuivein, and Omnicell equipment. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights. All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility and wear navy blue scrubs.
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 #1314562. 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 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 : $2,395