Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Plano, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical Orthopedic Nurse is being sought in Plano, Texas. This role involves working on an orthopedic trauma unit within a healthcare organization, providing specialized patient care for polytrauma patients, trauma, and orthopedic cases. The position focuses on delivering high-quality nursing support during night shifts, with responsibilities aligned to the unit's clinical needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 1 year medical-surgical experience, BLS certification, willingness to work nights, and ability to start on 08/17/2026
- Preferred Qualifications: Orthopedic and/or trauma patient experience, familiarity with Meditech electronic medical records, experience with polytrauma, cervical fractures, downgraded TBI, drains management, and medication drips such as Heparin and Protonix
- Additional Information: This role involves working on a unit with 36 beds, staffed with a team of registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The unit cares for trauma and orthopedic patients, including those with non-surgical cervical fractures, minor TBIs, burns, and requiring various drips. Candidates should be team players and adhere to the unit's dress code of royal blue scrubs. Tardiness policies are governed by hospital policy, with onsite huddles scheduled at 0645 and 1845.
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 #1291708. 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