Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor professionals provide care for adult patients receiving orthopedic and spine surgery services, including total joint replacements, arthroplasty, and multi-trauma treatment. The role supports a patient ratio of 1:5 during day, night, and weekend shifts and includes collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical support services.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Trauma Level I experience
  • Compact state license in hand at submission
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Trauma Level II experience
  • Experience as a first-time traveler is accepted
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes adults with orthopedic surgical needs, total joint replacements, spine surgeries, multi-trauma conditions, and medical-surgical overflow.
  • Unit care includes orthopedic and spine surgeries, multi-trauma care, and remote telemetry monitoring.
  • Patient ratios are 1:5 across day, night, and weekend shifts.
  • Clinical support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services.
  • On-call shifts are not required.
  • Pre-approved time off must be submitted at the time of application.
  • Three of five designated holidays must be worked.

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 # . 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