Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,715 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Orthopedic Medical Surgical Nurse (MS ORTHO) Birmingham, AL. This position entails providing specialized care to post-operative orthopedic patients within a fast-paced unit. The role involves bedside reporting, patient management, and ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.

Job Details

• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedic/Surgical Post-operative unit
• Schedule: Nights, 3x12 shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, guaranteeing 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong time management, positive attitude, strong work ethic, attendance, and bedside report proficiency
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Med/Surg, orthopedics, post-operative care, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Responsibilities: Providing bedside care, managing orthopedic post-op patients, participating in bedside shift reports, and maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Dress Code: Scrubs (Navy)
• Dress Code Restrictions: No long nails, gel nails, wrapped nails, dipped nails, or fake nails of any kind

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-03

Cross Country Job ID #1302024. 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