Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,715 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Birmingham, AL
$1,715/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Orthopedics
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic RN Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing direct patient care on a fast-paced orthopedic surgical unit within a comprehensive healthcare facility. The role requires delivering specialized post-operative and surgical care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position Type: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Schedule: Nights, 3x12 shifts, 18:45 - 07:15, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Years of Experience: 2+
- Responsibilities include bedside shift report, time management, maintaining a positive attitude, and ensuring attendance.
- Unit information: 30 beds, patient ratio 6:1, equipped with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Experience with Med/Surg, orthopedics, or post-operative care is preferred.
- Candidates should demonstrate quick thinking, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
- Shift starts at 1845; no call requirements.
- Dress code: Navy scrubs; unacceptable attire includes long, gel, wrapped, dipped, or fake nails.
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 #1302020. 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