Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $1,450 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a nursing position in Plano, Texas. This role involves providing care for orthopedic and trauma patients with a supportive team in a medical-surgical unit.

Qualified candidates must have BLS certification and at least one year of med surg experience. The position offers 36 hours per week on night shifts with various benefits, including housing allowance and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification and at least 1 year of medical surgical experience.
• Ability to provide specialized care for orthopedic and trauma patients.
• Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for Ortho and Trauma patients, including polytrauma patients.
• Support care for trauma patients with orthopedic diagnoses.
• Participate in unit workflow and teamwork to support safe patient care.

Skills

BLS (Basic Life Support)

1 year MS experience

Ability to provide Ortho and/or Trauma patient care

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Plano, Texas.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor (MS Ortho) Plano, TX

The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical Orthopedic (MS Ortho) registered nurse for an Ortho Trauma specialty medsurge role in Plano, Texas. This position supports patients with orthopedic and trauma‑related conditions, contributing to safe, patient‑centered care on a medical‑surgical unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12 shift hours; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • 1 year MS experience
  • Ability to provide Ortho and/or Trauma patient care
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ortho and/or Trauma patient experience
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide nursing care for Ortho and Trauma patients, including polytrauma patients and non‑surgical cervical fractures cleared by spine
  • Support care for trauma patients with downgraded TBI and other orthopedic/trauma diagnoses as described for the unit
  • Participate in unit workflow and teamwork to support safe patient care (team player fit)
• Additional Information:
  • Unit supports patient ratios of 1:5 with flexibility to 1:6
  • Typical on‑unit needs include care for patients with no more than 3 drains and burn downgrades
  • Heparin and Protonix drips may be required per unit needs
  • Floating: All MS units
  • Dress code: Royal blue scrubs
  • Weekend commitment: 4 weekend commitments
  • Staffing notes include daytime and nighttime charge/clinical staffing as part of unit operations
  • Start date: 07/13/2026

Benefits

• 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 #1274348. 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