Travel Orthopedic Technologist
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Join a fast-paced orthopedic travel nursing assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, caring for adult orthopedic, spine, and post-surgical patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Orthopedic RN skilled in complex pain management, telemetry monitoring, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing
• Position: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 20 weeks, with assignment availability through March 8, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts from approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work two of three major holidays; holiday time off is not approved
• Call: None required
• Patient Ratios: Typically 6–7 patients per nurse
• Patient Population: Adult orthopedic, neuro-spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other medical-surgical units or nearby areas as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours

Orthopedic RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including strong orthopedic nursing experience
• Experience caring for orthopedic, spine, post-surgical, hip, and trauma-hip patients
• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact-eligible state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience required
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG competency assessment before the start of the assignment
• Strong clinical skills with IV initiation, telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition, oxygen therapy, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), surgical drains, central-line care, blood products, and isolation precautions
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and charge nurse experience preferred
• Must be comfortable completing required pre-start education and compliance testing within designated timeframes
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; experienced nurses new to travel may be considered with appropriate Epic and orthopedic experience

Orthopedic Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic, neuro-spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate clinical outcomes
• Manage complex postoperative pain regimens and monitor patients receiving multiple pain medications
• Care for total joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical patients
• Perform and document telemetry assessments, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs, manage central lines, administer blood products, and care for surgical drains
• Use appropriate oxygen-delivery and noninvasive airway-management techniques, including nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP/CPAP as indicated
• Coordinate care with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• Float to other units when needed and contribute to a safe, flexible, and patient-centered care environment

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem offers an inviting blend of cultural attractions, local dining, historic neighborhoods, and scenic parks in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. Explore this vibrant community while gaining valuable experience through a North Carolina travel nursing job.

Apply now to join this orthopedic travel nursing team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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