Medical-Surgical RN
Little Rock, AR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor RN (Location) This position involves providing acute care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses in a fast-paced hospital environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, functioning within a unit that manages complex conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, kidney, and GI issues, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6. The role requires adaptability and clinical proficiency to support a transitioning Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Job Details

• Position Description: The role entails floating between med/surg, surgical, and medical units on a 12-hour shift schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The unit manages a total bed count of 128 and operates with a nurse:patient ratio of 1:6. The RN will deliver bedside care, troubleshoot respiratory equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.), and respond to patient needs in a diverse and dynamic setting. The unit utilizes Cerner progressing to EPIC EMR system in November 2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification (AHA), a minimum of 2 years of relevant medical-surgical experience, and basic current proficiency in managing adult patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with rotations every other weekend.
• Additional Information: The facility's unit notes stipulate that there are no PCAs involved in patient care, and the RN is expected to participate in troubleshooting respiratory equipment as needed. The unit maintains a Level 2 Trauma designation and transitions to new EMR systems later in the year. There is no call or standby requirement, and floating to other medical-surgical pods is possible based on staffing needs. Nursing scrubs are navy-colored, and the orientation includes three days of unit-specific training.

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