Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,820 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Kansas City, MO
$1,820/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse (RN) position located in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves providing patient care on a 49-bed medical-surgical unit, with a focus on fostering personal connections with patients through bedside report, hourly rounding, and AIDET communication. The scheduled shifts are nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, and a preferred start date of December 14, 2026.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: MO RN license, BLS certification, no minimum experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical-surgical nursing, proficiency with Welch Allen / Dynamap VS machines, bladder scanner, wound vacs, and post-op care procedures
- Additional Information:
- Unit specifics include staffing with 1 unit secretary and 3-5 PCTs, depending on shift.
- Equipment used includes Welch Allen / Dynamap VS machines, bladder scanner, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, and wound vacs.
- Documentation is managed through Meditech.
- The unit performs procedures such as IV placement, Foley catheter insertion, wound care, trach care, NG and feeding tubes management.
- Dress code requires navy blue scrub top with navy or black scrub pants.
- Floating policy aligns with facility policy.
- The unit emphasizes personal patient interactions, bedside shift reports, and hourly rounding.
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 #1314036. 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
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