Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in a healthcare facility location. This role involves providing specialized patient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics on a busy orthopedic unit. The position requires delivering quality nursing services in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on orthopedic trauma and post-surgical patient management, while adhering to established clinical protocols.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), and at least 2 years of recent experience in a medical-surgical orthopedic unit. Experience in charting with Epic electronic medical record system is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level II procedures and community hospital experience is preferred.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams. The assignment begins on 10/06/2026 and concludes on 01/05/2027, with half of the scheduled shifts on weekends. Candidate must have current state or compact license and comply with all onboarding requirements.
Submittal Details: Applicants must have a valid license in hand prior to submittal, and all RTO (request for time off) must be listed at the time of application. Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler.
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 #1313385. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tyler, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
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Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
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Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
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Onboardingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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