Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date:08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical at a healthcare organization in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care on a 36-bed medical-surgical unit, working with a team to support a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have experience with bedside procedures, IV insertion, and a strong teamwork approach. The position offers a day shift schedule and requires a licensed RN with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIHSS, as well as an active North Carolina or Compact license.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: NC or Compact RN license; BLS; NIHSS; 2 years of nursing experience; knowledge of assisting providers with bedside procedures and IV insertion; ability to work in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with bedside procedures such as wound vacs, thoracentesis/paracentesis, chest tubes, central line care, and bedside I & D; familiarity with common medications like Heparin, Lasix Drips, Insulin, and cardiac medications; experience with EPIC computerized charting system
- Patient Population and Procedures: General medical-surgical patients with diagnoses including stroke, GI bleed, hip and ankle fractures, sepsis, renal issues, and post-operative recoveries; procedures may include wound care, chest tube management, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and trauma care
- Equipment and Supplies: Alaris IV pump, Omni Feeding pump, SCD machine, IsoAir mattress pump, AccuChek Vein Finder, glucose meters, Welch-Allyn VS machine, and computers on wheels
- Team and Patient Care: Care delivered by charge nurses, primary nurses, and nursing assistants; team-based approach with potential float to other nursing areas based on census and practice needs
- Additional Information: Use of ancillary staff is supported; unit utilizes the EPIC electronic charting system; patient care includes complex procedures and medication management
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 #1293299. 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 Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
