Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,995 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurses are needed in a day shift position within a healthcare facility. This unit primarily cares for patients undergoing total joint replacement, spinal surgery, urology procedures, abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopic appendectomy and bowel resection, bariatric surgeries, along with medical overflow, hematology drainage, colostomies, and other general surgical cases. The role involves managing various patient needs in an acute care setting, supporting early ambulation and post-operative recovery protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS Certification, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a medical-surgical setting, and location eligibility.


• Preferred Qualifications: Surgical experience, post-operative care, early ambulation experience, and ability to adapt to first-time traveler roles.


• Float: Floating to medical and telemetry areas; assistance with strip interpretation and patient management in those units may be required.


• Additional Information: Bedside shift report is an expectation. Staff are expected to follow unit protocols including dress code (scrubs provided). Effective communication and teamwork are valued in this close-knit unit. RTO (Request for Time Off) must be submitted within the first 7 days of the contract; no further RTO will be approved.


• Certifications: BLS Certification.


• Start Date: 10/19/2026 and end date: 01/18/2027.


• Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred in a medical-surgical environment; however, new graduates with relevant experience may be considered.


• Additional Notes: This position involves managing complex surgical patients with multiple procedures and diagnoses, with a focus on quality patient care and efficient unit operation.

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 #1322571. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus