What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $3,245 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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse, Fargo, North Dakota This position involves providing specialized inpatient care within a busy medical surgical unit. The nurse will assess, document, and monitor adult trauma, orthopedic trauma, medical, and surgical patients, ensuring they receive high-quality, compassionate care according to established protocols and standards.
Job Details
- Position Description: Medical Surgical Nurse responsible for adult trauma, medical, and surgical patients in a 32-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 during day shifts and 1:5-6 during night shifts. The role requires assessment, documentation, and operational procedures utilizing electronic health records, including EPIC.
- Certifications and Education Requirements: Active ND or Compact RN License; BLS certification through the American Heart Association; minimum of 1 year recent nursing experience in a large hospital setting.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and holiday; flexible cycle with potential for consecutive day or night shifts, and self-scheduling opportunities with guaranteed days off aligned with the contract.
- Additional Responsibilities: Floating to various Medical Surgical units across multiple locations in Fargo may be required, including units at Broadway, SMCF, and South University as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a busy level one trauma center; Epic electronic documentation proficiency; previous travel experience highly preferred.
- Submission Requirements: Active license to submit; must note if the candidate has previously worked for Sanford Health with an end date at least six months prior to submission.
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 #1309799. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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 : $3,245