Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Seeking an experienced Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift travel assignment in Springfield, IL; 13-week contract. Join a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center delivering orthopedic post-op and trauma care.

Job Details – Orthopedic Travel Nurse (Springfield, IL)

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel nursing assignment)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Setting: 38-bed Orthopedic Unit (Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility)
• Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12 hours per week (18:45 – 07:15)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 – $1,990
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — Illinois nursing jobs, travel RN opportunity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to other Med Surg departments as needed
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Charting: Cerner EMR
• Parking: Free with permit

Job Requirements – Orthopedic RN / Travel Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent orthopedic nursing experience (orthopedic nursing, post-op care, trauma nursing)
• Active Illinois RN license (required at time of application)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only; RQI not accepted)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Telemetry experience preferred
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills: PICC line management, starting and maintaining IVs
• Cerner charting experience preferred (experience with Cerner EMR enhances placement)
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN, travel nurse)
• Must be able to float to other Med Surg units as needed
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps holiday periods

Responsibilities – Orthopedic Nursing Duties

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from orthopedic elective surgeries (total joint replacements, spine surgeries) and trauma-related interventions
• Manage complex dressing changes, traction, bedside debridement, and long-term IV antibiotics
• Utilize and manage specialized orthopedic equipment (slings, walkers, traction, casts, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, PAS boot machines, vital sign monitors, vein finder)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT, case management) to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Float to other Med Surg departments as required to meet facility needs
• Document patient care using Cerner EMR and maintain accurate, timely charting
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards (Magnet-quality care, Level I trauma protocols)

Benefits of this orthopedic travel nurse job include hands-on experience in a Magnet hospital, exposure to high-acuity orthopedic and trauma cases, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. Springfield, IL offers a welcoming community, accessible parks and museums, and a comfortable cost of living—ideal for travel nurses seeking short-term assignments in Illinois.

Apply now: Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to be considered for this Orthopedic RN travel assignment in Springfield, IL. Join our travel nursing team today and advance your orthopedic nursing career with competitive pay and excellent clinical experience.

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