Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor registered nurse position located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This role involves providing care for a diverse patient population with orthopedic and general medical conditions, utilizing a patient-centered approach in an acute care setting. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Working hours are from 06:30 PM to 07:00 AM.
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; valid license to practice; location within 50 miles of the facility; ability to pass a skills exam with a score of at least 90%.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in orthopedic and medical surgical care preferred.
- Float: Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and behavioral health unit may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit emphasizes hourly rounding and bedside shift reports. Candidates should be flexible, self-directed, and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Scrubs are provided in navy blue. Candidates must be open to working weekends on a rotating basis (every third weekend, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend days for night shifts). Candidates must have a drivers license for verification of distance eligibility. RTO requests must be made upfront as additional approvals will not be granted.
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 #1292453. 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