Medical-Surgical RN
Crescent City, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,185/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Floor. This role provides direct nursing care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position supports patient care coordination, leadership responsibilities, and management of medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least 2 years of experience; required charting system experience; ability to manage a patient assignment with a 5:1 patient ratio.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience.
- Additional Information:
- Provides comprehensive nursing care through assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Manages assigned patients and directs ancillary staff activities.
- Performs charge nurse functions and demonstrates leadership in clinical practice.
- Experience with medical-surgical and telemetry care, including dysrhythmia management, telemetry monitoring, central line care, blood product administration, wound care, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, feeding tube care, oxygen administration, and intravenous therapy.
- Patient population includes adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
- Daily census is approximately 17 patients, with 24 beds on the unit.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services.
- Common patient diagnoses include congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, cerebrovascular accident, pneumonia, sepsis, and postsurgical conditions.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Crescent City, CA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Crescent City, CA here's what you should know:- Crescent City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 64°F, and winter lows are around 41°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options are available.
- It may require some effort to find suitable furnished housing.
- Crescent City is car-friendly due to its smaller size, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small population of travel nurses.
- Crescent City offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and beachcombing.
- There are also some local restaurants and opportunities to enjoy art and music events.
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