LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Summary: Sumner Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled Orthopedic RN for a night shift travel assignment. This nurse will provide comprehensive post-surgical and rehabilitative care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patient status and implement individualized orthopedic care plans
- Monitor post-operative recovery, pain levels, and mobility status
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments including wound care and traction support
- Educate patients and families on post-surgical care and discharge instructions
- Document assessments, interventions, and progress accurately using EMR systems
- Collaborate with orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and support staff to optimize patient recovery
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 2+ years of recent experience in orthopedic nursing or surgical units
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Familiarity with joint replacement, spine procedures, fracture management, and mobility devices
- Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
Lifepoint Job ID #6-940341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.