Cross Country Healthcare
Staffing agency with roles in CA
- Hiring days
- Nurse residency
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You’re weighing Cross Country Healthcare for work around Eureka. They are a national staffing company—travel, permanent, and per diem—placing RNs and allied clinicians with thousands of facilities.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
A permanent Monday–Friday PACE RN role in nearby Fortuna pays $47.60–$52.50/hr for clinic nursing, home visits, and care coordination with older adults.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-28Source 1: crosscountry.comSource 2: crosscountry.comSource 3: glassdoor.comSource 4: tiktok.comTravel contracts can include guaranteed hours at full rate on low-census shifts you cannot make up, plus completion bonuses of $500–$3,000 and $500 referrals.
For travel nursesSources
Benefits may start day one of an assignment and can cover medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, free CEUs, licensing help, and housing or travel reimbursement.
For travel nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: New nurse residency program (November cohort mentioned; agencies include Cross Country Healthcare) · Applications: November cohort referenced; CA license and graduated in last 12 months noted
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New nurse residency program (November cohort mentioned; agencies include Cross Country Healthcare) · Applications: November cohort referenced; CA license and graduated in last 12 months noted
Cross Country Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.com- Career development
Career paths include travel, permanent placement, and per diem; limited advancement and slow promotions noted in some employee summaries
Cross Country Healthcare · employer research
Sources
- Scheduling
Travel, permanent placement, and per diem shift options; flexibility and remote work options praised in some reviews; Fortuna RN posting is Monday–Friday
Cross Country Healthcare · employer research
Benefits
Optional medical/dental/vision (including family), 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, professional liability, free CEUs, travel/temporary housing reimbursement, licensing assistance; benefits may start day one of assignment. Completion, sign-on, and referral bonuses offered on qualifying roles.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) permanent Monday–Friday PACE role in Fortuna, CA at $47.60–$52.50/hr
As of 2026
Sources
- Annual pay
Median salary cited for nurses ~$77,600/year (BLS reference on employer travel page)
As of 2026
Sources
- Annual pay
Travel nurse package example ~$75,000/year based on 48-hour week at ~$40/hr; with differentials/OT/benefits/housing up to ~$100,000
As of 2016-09-30
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- Shift pay
$10.00/hour night shift differential (Med-Surg/Telemetry RN Medford OR example)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on, completion, and referral bonuses offered; completion bonuses $500–$3000; referral $500 per healthcare professional completing 8+ week assignment or permanent hire
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $12,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Med-Surg/Telemetry RN candidates (Medford, OR posting example)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Guaranteed hours/pay on travel contracts including full rate for low-census shifts that cannot be made up
As of 2016-09-30
Sources
- Benefits
Benefits may include medical/dental/vision (optional family), 401(k) with company match (Fidelity), direct deposit, professional liability, free CEUs, travel/temporary housing reimbursement, licensing assistance; benefits start day 1 of assignment per 2026 review
As of 2026
The units
PACE / Geriatric Care Coordination
Full-time RN in Fortuna CA providing coordinated care for older adults via PACE: clinic nursing, home visits, care coordination.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: crosscountry.comMedSurg/Tele
Employer flags MedSurg/Tele and ICU RNs as in high demand on travel job pages.
Sources
ICU
Employer flags ICU RNs among high-demand travel specialties.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: crosscountry.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Recruiter communication inconsistency
- Some travelers praise great recruiter communication; others report multi-week silence and poor customer service on per diem registry.
Sources
- Pay competitiveness
- Pay is described as polarizing; an older internal review called industry pay low, while travel-focused summaries note competitive packages vary by market.
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- Culture and recognition
- Supportive collaborative atmosphere and skill development noted alongside limited recognition, slow promotions, and morale concerns after leadership changes.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Public-company dynamic
- As a publicly traded firm, some nurse sentiment frames clinicians as just a number during tough markets.
Sources
As of 2026Source: travelhealthcarepay.com
The hard parts
Recruiter communication is uneven—some travelers get steady updates, while others report multi-week silence and weak support on per diem registry.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Common questions
Does Cross Country Healthcare hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: New nurse residency program (November cohort mentioned; agencies include Cross Country Healthcare) · Applications: November cohort referenced; CA license and graduated in last 12 months noted.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 assignments with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Is Cross Country Healthcare a staffing agency?
Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces.
How do I apply?
Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Cross Country Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Assignments from Cross Country Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$48/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
- RN
- 8-hour days
Sources
- crosscountry.com
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-07-28
- crosscountry.com/b2c-global-display-campaign-lp
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-07-28
- crosscountry.com/blog/financial-rewards-of-becoming-a-travel-nurse
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2016-09-30 · 2026
- crosscountry.com/travel
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2016-09-30 · 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Cross-Country-Certified-Nursing-Assistant-CNA-Los-Angeles-Reviews-EI_IE13444.0,13_KO14,45_IL.46,57_IM508.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026 · 2026-07-28
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Cross-Country-E13444-RVW167072.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DabU9KiS9_j
Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/tf3prl/experiences_with_cross_country_nursing_and_aya
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/vchzgt/cross_country_name_and_shame
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- tiktok.com/@crosscountryhealthcare/video/7499908471920299295
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-07-28
- travelhealthcarepay.com/2026/03/24/cross-country-nurses-review-2026-pros-cons-who-its-best-for
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
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