Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Henderson, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) in Henderson, KY. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a 45-bed unit with a focus on general medical and surgical cases such as gallbladder, colectomy, appendectomy, hip/knee replacements, COVID-19, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, sepsis, UTI, and respiratory conditions. The role requires critical assessment skills, resilience, and adaptability to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details

• Location: Henderson, KY
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks with bi-weekly orientation
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours; acceptance of 48-hour shifts upon request
• Float Requirements: First to float within skill set, including to deaconess campuses in Newburgh and Midtown with a 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is possible
• On Call / Call Back: Not required
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Every third weekend and every other holiday
• Certifications: Must hold a current active compact registered nurse license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience: Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience, recent EPIC charting experience (training required), and at least one travel assignment preferred
• Patient Population: General medical and surgical cases including various post-operative and emergency conditions
• Skillset: PIV insertion, chest tube/indwelling drain management, CBI, drip management (heparin, cardizem), PEGs/NGs, ostomy care, remote telemetry, blood product administration, NIHSS/dysphagia screening, strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Additional Notes: No competing health system or agency logos in scrubs; unit is highly experienced; may require precepting students and new hires.

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