Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Waco, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,730/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Neuro/Ortho Unit [Location]
This position involves providing direct nursing care within a 15-bed Neuro/Ortho unit. The role includes implementing and monitoring patient care plans, coordinating patient care, and communicating patient conditions effectively to the healthcare team. The nurse will serve as a primary coordinator for well-coordinated patient care and support discharge planning.
Job Details:
- Position Description: Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implements and monitors patient care plans. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Unit Description: 15 bed Neuro/Ortho unit; Navy or maroon scrubs; Epic charting.
- Required Qualifications: Active Nursing license; Healthcare professional experience; 0 years minimum experience; Location: [Location]; Shift: Days; Shift Hours: 12; Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Submission Requirements: Professional: Ascension Resume; License: Nursys License Verification; Professional: Ascension Profile; Professional References Checklist/Testing: Ascension Skills Checklist.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Waco, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- Growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.
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