Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,965 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Orthopedic care in Herrin, Illinois. This position involves providing patient-centered nursing care on a surgical orthopedic floor within a hospital setting. The role requires flexibility to float to other units as needed, while maintaining clinical competency.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, with at least 1 year of nursing experience in a related setting
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The position requires weekend coverage every other week, with potential floating to other medical-surgical departments within the hospital as needed. Candidate must meet hospital-specific certification requirements depending on the unit.

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 #1283670. 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