Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Duluth, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an Inpatient Orthopedic and General Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract in Duluth, Minnesota. The position involves working on a 40-bed unit specializing in orthopedics and general surgery, with a focus on total joint replacements, urology, vascular, and gynecology procedures. The role requires collaborative patient care and adherence to established protocols in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Duluth, Minnesota
- Position: Inpatient Orthopedic and General Surgery RN (Medical Surgical Floor)
- Shift: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, with schedule variability.
- Work Hours: Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Required Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate, RN licensure in Minnesota, AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications, at least 2 years of Medical Surgical Orthopedic/General Surgery experience, with at least 1 travel assignment.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with total joint replacements, urology, vascular, and gynecology surgeries.
- Additional Information:
- Float to other general west side units including Hospice/Oncology, Neuro EENT, Med/Surg, and Rehab.
- Work involves managing patient ratios of approximately 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights.
- Scrub colors are provided.
- The contract allows for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours.
- During flu season, travelers declining flu and COVID vaccinations must wear a mask at all times, following hospital policy.
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 #1298465. 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