Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $1,545 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Tyler, TX
$1,545/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/17/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor position on a 36-bed unit, scheduled for night shifts. The role provides care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical orthopedic setting, with a typical patient ratio of 1:6.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Two years of nursing experience; travel experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; required experience with electronic charting using Epic; state or compact license in hand at the time of submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend coverage required for half of scheduled shifts.
- Additional Information: The role includes care for patients with orthopedic trauma, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), renal failure, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and total joint replacements. Clinical responsibilities may include accessing and managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line blood draws, chest tube management, colostomy and ileostomy care, feeding tube care, heparin administration, high-flow nasal cannula management, insulin administration, arterial blood gas interpretation, isolation precautions and personal protective equipment use, nasal cannula and oxygen administration, patient-controlled analgesia, peripheral line and peripheral nerve block catheter management, phlebotomy, peripherally inserted central catheter management, pre- and post-hemodialysis care, pre- and post-neurosurgery care, pre- and post-thoracic surgery care, surgical drain management, remote telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, rapid response and code team participation, and wound care and wound vacuum management. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
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 #1313385. 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