Travel Contract

Orthopedic Surgery RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,381/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

23% higher than average Registered Nurse / Orthopedic Surgery Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,381/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Job Opportunity: RN - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: J6 Orthopedics
Beds: 32 individual rooms
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 HUC
- Night Shift: 1 charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2 PCTs, 1 HUC
Patient Ratios:
- Day shift: 5:1 (stretch 6:1)
- Night shift: 6:1 (stretch 7:1)
Equipment Used: Walkers, bedside commode, bladder scanners, CPM, sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machine, hover mat, bair hugger, wheelchairs
EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Licenses: North Carolina RN License (required)
Certifications: BLS (required)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in RN specialty (Orthopedic Surgery)
Preferred Experience: Hospital experience and orthopedic experience preferred
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Typical Procedures

Dressing changes, suture/staple removal
Foley catheter care
NG tube management
Wound VAC maintenance and removal

Work Environment & Expectations

Team player with ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Caring approach, treating patients like family
Floating to other Med-Surg units may be required
Dress Code: RNs wear navy scrubs

Schedule

Every other weekend required

Additional Notes

Must start before 2/9/2026 (no exceptions)

Employer

PRIDE Health

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48 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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