- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Salem, VA
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified registered nurse for a Medical Surgical Floor position at a healthcare facility located in Salem, Virginia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to post-operative orthopedic, spine surgical, and podiatry patients within a busy medical-surgical unit. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team environment and deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, and 0 or more years of nursing experience. Additional certifications such as PALS are preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ability to care for pediatric patients, and familiarity with post-operative orthopedic care.
- Unit Information:
- Location: 6 East Orthopedics/Neuro/Pediatrics
- Capacity: 30 beds with potential expansion to 36 beds
- Staffing: 45 employees including clinical coordinators, registered nurses, technicians, and unit secretaries
- Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)
- EMR: Meditech
- Typical procedures include post-operative orthopedic, spine, podiatry, and post-surgical patient care
- Personality Fit: Team player with a positive attitude and strong patient advocacy skills
- Dress Code: Navy Blue and White scrubs; no hoodies, pull-overs, or T-shirts
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 #1302331. 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