Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,840/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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