Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
The Judge Group
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,686/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care879 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,440/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Retention bonus
Description
Facility
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Crisis Response
Specialty
Ortho
Job Type
Nursing
Employment
Travel/Contract
Shift
Night (4x12 Hours) 18:45 7:15
Contract Group
Novant Health
Block Schedule
Yes
Pay When Paid
No
Job Description
Cross posting for #3347624
###RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR###
**MUST HAVE ORTHO WORK EXPERIENCE**
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 yrs exp. MUST HAVE ORTHO EXPERIENCE.
Traveler Experience: Unit will accept 1st time travelers WITH EPIC EXPERIENCE
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: IV Start, and Telemetry.
Certs: BCLS, NIH
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
ACLS, Charge Nurse Experience, Level I Trauma Experience
JOB DETAILS:
Ratios: EXPECT 5-6:1 RATIO, can flex up to 7:1 but only in extreme cases.
Unit will accept contracts for 13 weeks
SHIFT: 12 HOUR NIGHTS
*36 Hours or 48 Hours can be offered.
***7 DAYS MAX RTO for AYA AUTO OFFER***
Float Requirement: REQUIRED, YES, Travelers could be required to float to any other med surg unit within the facility to meet staffing needs based on census.
Weekend Requirement: Every other WEEKEND required. (IF RN calls out on a weekend, they will be required to make that time up on a weekend).
PATIENT POPULATION: Avg. Daily Census: 37. Rooms: 39; Beds: 39. Patient Population: Orthopedic, Neuro spine, Med-surg, Post-surgical.
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: *Covid patients are no longer cohorted (moved to a specific Covid unit). All Covid patients unless they end up in ICU are taken care of on all units wherever they are when they are confirmed +.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: FAST PACED UNIT. Ortho and spine patients requiring nurses who can stay on top of their pain management.
SCHEDULING TYPE: Unit is willing to give the option of block scheduling for this position (F/S/S OR S/S/M schedule).
*****CANNOT APPROVE ANY HOLIDAY RTO*****
*** INTERNAL NOTES ***
***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty**
Facility
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 879 beds
Employer
The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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