Travel Orthopedic Technologist
Pikeville, KY
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dedicated surgical nursing team as an Orthopedic Travel Registered Nurse in Pikeville, Kentucky. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about orthopedic nursing, trauma care, and high-quality pre- and post-operative care. Enjoy a rewarding Kentucky nursing contract in the scenic Appalachian region, known for its welcoming community, beautiful mountain surroundings, and strong local culture.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Duration: 8 weeks
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- End Date: November 14, 2026
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital surgical unit
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kentucky
- At least 1 year of experience in orthopedic nursing, surgical nursing, or acute-care nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong knowledge of the nursing process, clinical assessment, and individualized care planning
- Ability to care for young adult, adult, and elderly patients
- Proficiency with medication administration, IV therapy, and post-operative monitoring
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in an on-site hospital environment
Orthopedic Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess patients while applying the nursing process to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
- Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for orthopedic, general, bariatric, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary patients
- Deliver effective pain management and monitor patient response to treatment
- Provide care for chest tubes, PEG tubes, G-tubes, J-tubes, traction, and surgical drains, including Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac, percutaneous, and sump drains
- Administer medications, IV therapies, specialized IV drips, and titrated infusions according to clinical protocols
- Access and care for central lines and support transfusion therapy
- Perform or support specialized procedures and equipment use within established competency standards
- Complete neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale when indicated
- Perform waived testing and accurately document patient information in the medical record
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes
Apply now for this Orthopedic Registered Nurse travel contract in Pikeville, Kentucky, and join a skilled surgical care team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel
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About Pikeville, KY
As a travel nurse in Pikeville, KY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Pikeville, KY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 23°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Pikeville, KY, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Pikeville is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Pikeville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Pikeville offers a variety of restaurants with local and international cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art, music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.