Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,820 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Overland Park, KS. This fast-paced, specialized unit focuses on orthopedic injury, neurological conditions including stroke and head injuries, and traumas. The RN will provide high-quality care within a 36-bed unit featuring private rooms, utilizing modern communication tools and technology to enhance patient care and team collaboration.

Job Details

• Position Description: Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN providing care for a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and trauma patients.
• Required Qualifications: Kansas License, BLS certification, 1 year of acute care hospital experience on Med/Surg or Tele type units, and relevant certifications.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
• Additional Information: The unit has a recent expansion to 36 beds, offers a dynamic environment with modern equipment such as traction, external fixators, halos, gait belts, and continuous pulse oximetry. Staff rotate through every third weekend, with potential for every other. Employees utilize mobile communication tools like mobile heartbeat (iMobile) for efficient team communication and patient privacy. The unit is part of a busy Level 2 trauma center with a highly engaged team and low RN turnover.

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: 2026-09-13

Cross Country Job ID #1295277. 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