Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,140 per week

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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Orthopedics Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor registered nurses (RNs) are needed for a night shift position at a healthcare facility. The role involves providing patient care for a diverse adult patient population, with a focus on orthopedic and general medical conditions. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes bedside bedside reporting and hourly rounding, requiring flexibility and self-direction from candidates. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 06:30 PM to 07:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: BLS certification, minimum of 1 year(s) of recent medical-surgical nursing experience, valid nursing license, drivers license required for submission, and the candidate must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility. Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for orthopedic patients, ability to read patient cardiac strips, familiarity with EPIC charting system, and experience working in acute care settings. Float: Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and McDermott Behavioral Health may be required. Duties: Providing care for patients with diagnoses such as total joints, COPD, diabetes, wounds, sepsis, pneumonia, fractures, and other general medical conditions. RNs will titrate certain drips, including Heparin and IV antibiotics, but not narcotics. Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable with hourly rounding and bedside shift reports, and possess a flexible, self-directed approach. The unit primarily cares for a low to middle class Caucasian patient population, including some patients who are homeless or have mental health or addiction issues. 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 Cross Country Job ID 1313424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor About 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. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus

Salary : $2,140