Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,766 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,766 per week at SambaTraveler summary:

This position is for a Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in orthopedics to provide care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions during an 8-week travel assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, patient education, team collaboration, and monitoring for complications. The role offers 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits through SambaTraveler.

SambaTraveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Orthopedic RNs provide specialized care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, or conditions, such as fractures, joint replacements, or osteoporosis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess patient conditions: Evaluate patients' physical and emotional status, laboratory results, and medical history.
2. Develop care plans: Create individualized plans addressing patients' specific orthopedic needs, including pain management and rehabilitation.
3. Administer medications: Manage pain medications, antibiotics, and other treatments as prescribed.
4. Educate patients and families: Provide teaching on orthopedic conditions, treatments, and self-care techniques.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Work with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
6. Monitor for complications: Watch for signs of infection, neurological damage, or other complications related to orthopedic conditions or treatments.

SambaTraveler Job ID #34454892. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:Orthopedic,19:00:00-07:00:00

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay

Keywords:

travel nurse, registered nurse, orthopedic nursing, musculoskeletal care, patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, patient education, collaborative healthcare, night shift nursing