Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,065 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Asheville, North Carolina Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor (MS Ortho)
The organization is seeking a qualified healthcare professional for a Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor position. This role supports inpatient orthopedic care in a fast-paced environment, assisting with common unit procedures and patient needs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active North Carolina license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ability to support patient care on a Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor.
• Preferred Qualifications: Hospital experience and/or orthopedic experience.
• Responsibilities: Perform or assist with dressing changes and suture/staple removal; support care involving Foley catheter and NG tubes; assist with wound vac maintenance and removal; adapt to a fast-paced environment; demonstrate teamwork and a patient-centered care like family approach.
• Additional Information: Floating to other Med-Surg units may be required. Every other weekend shifts are required. Dress code: RNsnavy scrubs; PCTsgalaxy blue scrubs; LPNssage green scrubs. Unit equipment may include walkers, bedside commodes, bladder scanners, CPM, sky lifts, Sara Stedy/Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machines, hover mats, bair huggers, and wheelchairs.

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 #1274636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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