Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,820 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Overland Park, KS
$1,820/wk
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- Orthopedics
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor nurse position in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves providing specialized care within a busy, fast-paced ortho/spine unit at a Level 2 trauma center. The nurse will deliver patient-centered care to individuals with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and traumas, utilizing advanced technology and communication tools to optimize patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description: 48 Hours Guaranteed, Night Shift. The unit is an Orthopedics & Spine Specialty ward with 36 beds, staffed by a team of 75, including RNs, PCTs, and unit clerks.
- Required Qualifications: Kansas Nursing License, BLS certification, 1+ year of acute care hospital experience on Med/Surg or Telemetry units, and experience working in an acute care hospital setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: NIH certification.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The unit features state-of-the-art equipment such as traction, external fixators, halos, walkers, gait belts, bed alarms, continuous pulse oximetry, and remote telemetry monitoring. Staff utilize mobile communication tools for improved team coordination. The unit recently expanded from 26 beds to 36 beds due to increased patient volume, providing a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Staff rotate through every 3rd weekend, with some rotation every other weekend if on Leave of Absence.
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 #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