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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Orthopedic RN Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing direct patient care on a fast-paced orthopedic surgical unit within a comprehensive healthcare facility. The role requires delivering specialized post-operative and surgical care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
Position Type: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule: Nights, 3x12 shifts, 18:45 - 07:15, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Years of Experience: 2+
Responsibilities include bedside shift report, time management, maintaining a positive attitude, and ensuring attendance.
Unit information: 30 beds, patient ratio 6:1, equipped with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Experience with Med/Surg, orthopedics, or post-operative care is preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate quick thinking, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
Shift starts at 1845; no call requirements.
Dress code: Navy scrubs; unacceptable attire includes long, gel, wrapped, dipped, or fake nails.
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: 2026-09-12
Cross Country Job ID #1302020. 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
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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