Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor position featuring a 12-hour night schedule and a 48-hour weekly commitment. The role supports adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic and neurology needs in a unit that accepts first-time travelers.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and at least 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Recent Epic charting experience within the past 6 months.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Adult and geriatric patient population with a 5:1 patient ratio. Clinical care includes medical-surgical, orthopedic, and neurology patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, pre- and post-neurosurgery, wound care, and substance withdrawal cases. Weekend coverage is required. Telemetry is monitored in a centralized unit, and interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial services.
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 #1342847. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
