Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,535 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Corpus Christi, TX
$1,535/wk
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- Orthopedics
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor (MS ORTHO) at the location is seeking a qualified healthcare professional for a night shift position. This role involves providing patient care within a 25-bed unit specializing in neuro and orthopedic cases, with a focus on managing general medical and surgical conditions, including chest tubes, non-titrated Cardizem and Amiodarone drips, and weight-based heparin drips.
Job Details
- Location: Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
- Position: Medical Surgical Orthopedic RN
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications; Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current RN licensure in the state; 0 years of experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Meditech EMR experience; telemetry experience.
- Responsibilities: Providing direct patient care, managing chest tubes, non-titrated Cardizem and Amiodarone drips, weight-based heparin drips, and adhering to unit policies and procedures.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform required procedures and hold necessary certifications to be considered.
- Additional Information: The unit features new technology and experienced staff, and offers schedule flexibility and a dynamic work environment.
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 #1306151. 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