Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,140 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Council Bluffs, IA
$2,140/wk
Apply now- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical Orthopedic care in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This night shift opportunity involves providing comprehensive patient care on a 28-bed unit with an additional 22 overflow beds. The role requires flexibility, adherence to clinical policies, and a focus on patient-centered care, including hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; Iowa state nursing license; drivers license; must pass/pass the exam during orientation with a score of 90%; able to work night shift
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopedic and medical-surgical patient populations; familiarity with electronic health records such as EPIC; experience reading telemetry strips; Able to float to progressive care units and behavioral health units as needed
- Float: Float to progressive care unit and behavioral health unit may be required
- Duties: Includes bedside patient care, hourly rounding, shift reporting, and monitoring vital signs and patient status
- Certifications: BLS certification required
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
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 #1292453. 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