Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 8-Week Travel RN Contract – Pikeville, KY
Compensation
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
Orthopedic RN Details
Location
Address : Pikeville, KY, 41501
Job Description
Orthopedic Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Pikeville, Kentucky
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.
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.