Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Orthopedics
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor nurse (MS Orthopedic) in Saint Louis, MO. This position involves providing direct patient care for post-surgical orthopedic patients, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires collaboration with ancillary departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a hospital setting.
Job Details
Position Description: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Certifications and Experience: Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri). BLS certification. Minimum of 1 year inpatient hospital experience needed.
Schedule: Nights, 1900-0700, with a guaranteed 48 hours per week.
Additional Information: Must be able to manage all cardiac drips and operate EKG machine. Float rotation may be required. Candidates should be team players, caring about positive patient outcomes, and have superior communication skills. Scrub color is black.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be available for the entire week of orientation and should be prepared for standard expectations of every other full weekend and at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Day).
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 #1326726. 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
St. Louis, MO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Scrub Skillsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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