Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Plano, TX
Compensation
$1,460.00 - 1,540.00/week
Orthopedic RN Details
Location
Address : Plano, TX, 75075
Job Description
Travel Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical | Plano, Texas
Travel RN opportunity in Plano, Texas: bring your medical-surgical nursing expertise to a 36-bed orthopedic trauma unit on a 13-week contract. Care for patients with complex orthopedic and trauma needs alongside a collaborative nursing team. The unit uses Meditech and typically staffs patient assignments at a 1:5 ratio, with flexibility to 1:6.
Plano offers a welcoming North Texas community with abundant parks, dining, shopping, and convenient access to the greater Dallas area.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Plano, Texas
- Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Dates: October 19, 2026–January 18, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week (typically three 12-hour shifts)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460–$1,540
- Unit Details: 36 beds; typical patient ratio of 1:5, with flexibility to 1:6
- Schedule Notes: Weekend commitment applies. Staff should be on the unit by 6:45 p.m. for huddle.
- Floating: May float to other medical-surgical units
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for the assignment
- At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Orthopedic and/or trauma patient-care experience preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and adapt to floating within medical-surgical units
Orthopedic Trauma RN Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for medical-surgical orthopedic trauma patients.
- Care for patients with conditions including polytrauma, non-surgical cervical fractures, downgraded traumatic brain injuries, and burn injuries appropriate for the unit.
- Monitor patients with drains and administer ordered therapies, including heparin and Protonix infusions, within scope and unit protocols.
- Use clinical judgment to recognize changes in patient condition, communicate concerns, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Meditech electronic medical record.
- Participate in shift huddles and contribute to safe, patient-centered care across the unit.
Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity in Plano, Texas.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.