Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,016 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Pikeville, KY (8-week Travel Assignment)
Travel Orthopedic RN (Night Shift) — 8-week assignment in Pikeville, KY. Seeking an experienced Orthopedic Registered Nurse for a surgical unit on 8A.
Are you an experienced Orthopedic RN ready for your next travel nursing job? Join a dynamic surgical team on the 8A Surgical Unit in Pikeville, Kentucky (zip code 41501) and make a meaningful impact on patient care. This 8-week travel nursing assignment focuses on orthopedic and surgical nursing within a community hospital nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains.
Job Details & Location- Position: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift, Travel Nurse
- Assignment Length: 8 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 48 hours guaranteed
- Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 4x12 hour shifts per week
- Employment Type: Travel, On-Site
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 — Kentucky travel nursing job in the Appalachian region
- Active RN license
- Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent orthopedic or surgical nursing experience (5 years preferred)
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Proficient in English (read, write, speak)
- Provide direct, individualized nursing care to young adult, adult, and elderly patients in an orthopedic/surgical setting
- Perform comprehensive assessments and re-assessments; document patient histories, conditions, treatments, and responses
- Deliver pre- and post-operative care and manage pain for orthopedic surgical patients
- Demonstrate competency with specialized procedures and equipment: chest tube care, PEG/G-tube/J-tube care, traction, drainage care, central line access, IV therapy, and transfusion therapy
- Administer and titrate specialized IV drips and medication per protocol
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; involve patients and families in education and care planning
- Supervise, mentor, and precept healthcare staff; serve as team leader when needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality and safety standards
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
- Ensure proper functioning of patient care equipment and assist with supply management
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and personnel policies
- Gain hands-on experience in orthopedic and surgical nursing on a fast-paced surgical unit
- Competitive weekly pay for a night shift travel nursing assignment
- Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to lead and precept
- Explore Pikeville, KY — a welcoming Appalachian community with scenic outdoor activities
Apply now for this Orthopedic RN travel nursing job in Pikeville, KY. Join our surgical team and advance your orthopedic nursing career — contact our recruiter or submit your application today.
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Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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GHR Healthcare Job ID #478758. 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: Orthopedic
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