Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Orthopedics
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Orthopedic Medical Surgical Nurse (MS ORTHO) Birmingham, AL. This position entails providing specialized care to post-operative orthopedic patients within a fast-paced unit. The role involves bedside reporting, patient management, and ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
Job Details
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedic/Surgical Post-operative unit
Schedule: Nights, 3x12 shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, guaranteeing 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong time management, positive attitude, strong work ethic, attendance, and bedside report proficiency
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Med/Surg, orthopedics, post-operative care, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities: Providing bedside care, managing orthopedic post-op patients, participating in bedside shift reports, and maintaining patient safety and comfort
Dress Code: Scrubs (Navy)
Dress Code Restrictions: No long nails, gel nails, wrapped nails, dipped nails, or fake nails of any kind
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-27
Cross Country Job ID #1302024. 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
Birmingham, AL
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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