Medical-Surgical RN
Henderson, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical Floor, Henderson. This 13-week night assignment supports a 45-bed medical-surgical unit caring for patients with diverse surgical, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and infectious conditions. The role requires strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, current clinical competencies, and flexibility to float within the assigned skill set.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every third weekend, with every other holiday required. The assignment begins 11/30/2026 and ends 02/28/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or nursing certificate
  • Current, active compact nursing license
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Minimum of two years of strong medical-surgical experience
  • At least one completed travel assignment
  • Recent electronic health record experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes gallbladder procedures, colectomies, appendectomies, hip and knee replacements, open reduction and internal fixation procedures, coronavirus disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and respiratory conditions.
  • Required clinical skills include peripheral intravenous insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, continuous bladder irrigation, infusion management, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and nasogastric tube care, ostomy care, remote telemetry, blood product administration, and dysphagia screening.
  • The role requires strong assessment, critical-thinking, resilience, adaptability, and effective collaboration.
  • Cross-campus float assignments may be required, with advance notice provided when applicable.
  • The position may include precepting students and newly hired staff.
  • Navy blue scrubs are required without competing healthcare system or agency logos.
  • A clinical checkoff class is required for electronic health record documentation.

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