One of the largest travel nurse agencies with assignments in all 50 states and every major specialty.
50 States
States Served
35+
Specialties
1986
Founded
80,000+
Nurses Placed
CrossCountry Nurses is one of the oldest and largest travel nurse staffing agencies in the United States, with a history dating back to 1986. As part of the Cross Country Healthcare family, the agency leverages decades of hospital relationships and a massive national footprint to offer assignments in all 50 states.
With over 35 specialties staffed and one of the deepest job boards in the industry, CrossCountry Nurses is a go-to option for nurses who want maximum choice. Their long-standing relationships with major hospital systems often result in exclusive contracts not available through smaller agencies.
CrossCountry offers a robust benefits package, dedicated credentialing support, and a technology platform that allows nurses to search jobs, track applications, and manage their credentials online. While some travelers find the experience more corporate than boutique agencies, the sheer scale of opportunity is unmatched.
CrossCountry Nurses offers both company-arranged housing and housing stipends. Their national housing team has partnerships with apartment networks across the country, providing furnished, short-term housing near your facility. Stipend amounts are competitive and vary by location.
CrossCountry provides pay breakdowns for each assignment showing your taxable hourly rate, stipends, and bonuses. While they have improved transparency in recent years, some travelers note that pay details are most clearly available after engaging with a recruiter rather than on the public job board.
CrossCountry Nurses assigns dedicated recruiters, though given the agency's scale, recruiter caseloads can be higher than boutique agencies. The company has invested in training and support tools to help recruiters manage their workload effectively. A clinical liaison team provides additional on-assignment support.
Nicole B.
OR · 2026-03-12
CrossCountry has been great for my OR career. They have contracts at some of the best hospitals in the country and my recruiter always finds me positions with the surgical volume I want. The sheer number of jobs available is the biggest advantage.
Robert J.
ER · 2026-02-01
Solid agency with lots of options. I have been with them for two years and have had consistently good assignments. Communication could be better — sometimes it takes a couple of days to hear back — but the job selection makes up for it.
Stephanie L.
Med Surg · 2026-01-15
Good agency for Med Surg nurses. They always have positions available and the pay is fair. Benefits are decent. I would recommend them especially if you want to try assignments in different parts of the country since they truly cover all 50 states.
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