Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,915 per week

Cross Country Nurses; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a position in St. Louis, Missouri. The role requires providing direct patient care on an orthopedic floor, including assessments, care planning, and coordination with departments.

Candidates must have a current RN license in Missouri and 2 years of orthopedic experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The job is travel-based with competitive salaries and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient-only orthopedic experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult patients on an orthopedic unit.
• Conduct patient assessments and implement nursing care.
• Coordinate with other departments and evaluate overall effectiveness of care.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Current RN license in Missouri

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Nights (St. Louis, MO). The organization is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care to adult patients on an orthopedic unit. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, planning and implementing nursing care, coordinating with ancillary departments, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Schedule: Nights, 1900-0730; minimum 36 hours per week
• Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Missouri (meets criteria to be eligible for licensure in Missouri).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• 2 years of Orthopedic experience with inpatient-only experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) – preferred.
• Float rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care; maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care caregivers; coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments; maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Utilizes nursing preparation and established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and professional conduct standards to care for patients across all age groups (including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Stands and walks most of the time on duty; may require bending, stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; high risk exposure to blood and body fluids.

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

Job ID: 1273963

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.