Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Pikeville, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse assignment in Pikeville, KY — 8-week night shift opportunity for experienced orthopedic and surgical RNs.

Join a dedicated team as an Orthopedic RN in Pikeville, Kentucky, providing exceptional orthopedic and perioperative nursing care. This 8-week travel nursing opportunity is nights (12-hour) at a vibrant medical center in the heart of Pikeville. Ideal for travel nurses and orthopedic RNs seeking Kentucky nursing jobs, night shift orthopedic roles, or short-term travel assignments.

Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 — travel nursing job in Eastern Kentucky
• Assignment Duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour nights) — night shift orthopedic RN
• Hours per Week: 48 hours (guaranteed)
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract Nurse
• Unit: 8A Surgical Unit — orthopedic surgery, trauma, perioperative care
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,800 - $1,890/week

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred
• Active RN license (KY license or multi-state compact RN preferred) — must meet state licensure requirements for travel nursing
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG required
• Minimum 2 years of recent orthopedic or surgical nursing experience (5 years preferred)
• Travel nursing experience required — proven success in short-term orthopedic assignments
• Strong English communication skills (read, write, speak)
• Experience with orthopedic post-op care, traction, chest tubes, and complex wound/drain management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary patients
• Assess and reassess young adult, adult, and elderly patients using the nursing process to achieve optimal outcomes
• Manage pain control, chest tube care and insertion support, PEG/G-tube/J-tube care, traction, and various drainage systems (Percutaneous, Sump, Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac)
• Administer medications, specialized IV drips, titration, transfusion therapy, and IV therapy in accordance with facility protocols
• Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments and maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation (electronic charting experience preferred)
• Support patient confidentiality and advocate for psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient and family teaching plans focused on orthopedic surgery recovery and discharge planning
• Supervise, delegate, and allocate work to other healthcare staff; serve as team leader when assigned
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures, respond promptly to changing workload and patient acuity
• Participate in performance improvement activities, unit-based initiatives, and serve as a preceptor for new staff and travel nurses
• Maintain and operate patient care equipment; assist with cost containment and safe resource use
• Perform housekeeping and patient transport duties as needed; adhere to dress code, infection control, and safety policies

Experience the charm of Pikeville, KY, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains — a welcoming community with beautiful natural surroundings. This is an excellent travel nursing opportunity for skilled Orthopedic RNs, perioperative nurses, and surgical RNs seeking short-term assignments in Kentucky.

Apply now to join our healthcare team. Submit your resume and credentials today to be considered for this orthopedic travel nurse position in Pikeville, KY.

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